\nEmbedded within these proposals are also provisions that allow the Alabama-Coushatta (Livingston), Kickapoo (Eagle Pass), and Tigua (El Paso) to operate something not of the scale of a destination resort casino, but with enough gaming opportunities that the communities would not be worse off from the passage of destination resort casino legislation than they are today,\u201d Jones told Casino.org<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nJones predicts that five casinos is the absolute bare minimum for any \u201cpotentially successful\u201d casino legislation in the state. Two each in the DFW metroplex and Houston, and one in San Antonio.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore likely though would be a more expansive bill that would provide at least Austin and the RGV with a casino as well, while also allowing for sufficient gambling options for the Alabama-Coushatta, Kickapoo, and Tigua such that their venues would be at least a little bit better off after the passage of the legislation than at present,\u201d Jones added.<\/p>\n
Governor\u2019s Support is Key<\/h2>\n
Among the political leaders who could play a key role in whether legislation is approved is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R). He wants casinos to be true destination resorts that generate high levels of tourism revenue and nongambling revenue from conferences, sporting events, concerts, and trade shows, Jones explained.<\/p>\n
Abbott appears less likely to back casinos that principally would be patronized by local residents purely for gambling, Jones added.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cThus, while there is an advantage to adding additional casinos as a way to gain the support of local representatives and senators, there is also a tipping point where this would result in pushback from Governor Abbott and other Republicans who are now more open to casino gambling than they were five years ago, but who still have some qualms about it,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n
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