Betting in Texas: The DraftKings Dilemma

IronWill

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If you’re like me and enjoy placing a bet here and there, Texas isn’t exactly the friendliest state for it. I found out the hard way during a recent visit. I tried using DraftKings, only to learn that DraftKings Sportsbook isn’t legal in Texas because sports betting hasn’t been approved here yet. You’d think with all the buzz around online betting, Texas would’ve jumped on board, but nope, not yet.

So, can you use DraftKings in Texas? The short answer is: kind of. While you can’t bet on sports using DraftKings in Texas, their Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is still available. I gave DFS a shot during my trip, and while it’s not the same as traditional sports betting, it’s a decent workaround if you’re into fantasy leagues.

Some folks mentioned alternatives like offshore sites, but let me tell you, those can be sketchy. There’s also the idea of using a VPN to trick platforms like DraftKings into thinking you’re out of state. But that’s risky—you could lose your account.

If you’re wondering, "What sports betting apps are legal in Texas?", the list is short. Basically, none for real money sports betting. Your best bet might be hopping over to Louisiana or another nearby state where it’s allowed. Word on the street is Texas might legalize it soon, but until then, DFS is your most legit option here.

Anyone else trying to navigate this maze? How do you manage to place bets or use apps like DraftKings in Texas? Share your tips!
 
Texas ain’t legalizing shit. You think Abbott’s really gonna ok sports betting? The next governor’s gonna be even more conservative than he is. They just banned Pornhub - you really think Draftkings is gonna fly? And even if you got on, they’d just wait for a big score to ban your account and freeze your funds.

There are so many good sportsbooks that you can use in Texas - they just don’t advertise during the Super Bowl lol. BetOnline, BetWhale, the list goes on and on. They’re all safe - just do your research.

Whining about Draftkings is like saying you can’t watch porn anymore because they banned Pornhub. Just go somewhere else…these sites aren’t hard to find.
 
Texas ain’t legalizing shit. You think Abbott’s really gonna ok sports betting? The next governor’s gonna be even more conservative than he is. They just banned Pornhub - you really think Draftkings is gonna fly? And even if you got on, they’d just wait for a big score to ban your account and freeze your funds.

There are so many good sportsbooks that you can use in Texas - they just don’t advertise during the Super Bowl lol. BetOnline, BetWhale, the list goes on and on. They’re all safe - just do your research.

Whining about Draftkings is like saying you can’t watch porn anymore because they banned Pornhub. Just go somewhere else…these sites aren’t hard to find.
don't think there will ever be a day ill stop being amazed by how stupid govt is...
 
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