This is stunning–what mind-boggling idiocy and hypocrisy. Texas is one of the few states without any legal casinos (I believe this remains true–correct me if I’m wrong). There are many reasons for this lunacy, but it’s mostly because conservatives and fundamentalist Christian groups have a stranglehold on the state its citizens and refuse to let go. Texas remains hostile to virtually all forms of gambling, except for the idiot lottery and a few floundering racetracks. Ever heard of Texas Hold’em? Many of the most famous gamblers in history were Texans.Įven today, Texans still can’t shoot craps, play a hand of blackjack, sit down in a poker game, bet on sports, nor gamble in any form within their own state. And yet, Texas is a state known for gambling. Texas remains one of the most backward states in the country when it comes to gambling (and many other things, too). Every Picture Tells a Story: Louisiana Downs (1987)ĮVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY: LOUISIANA DOWNS BOSSIER CITY, LA (1987)

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