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Is Sports Betting Legal in Texas?

No. Sports betting is not legal in Texas, online or in person. Texas law makes betting on the result of a game a misdemeanor, and lawmakers did not pass any of the sports betting proposals filed in 2025. Prediction markets such as Kalshi have not faced state enforcement in Texas so far, though the Senate is studying them. This guide covers the options Texans have and how the law may change.

Not legal
Sports betting
Minimum age
No
Online casino legal
$277
Sign-up offers, worth when hedged
October 2, 2026
Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Texas Sportsbook Promos

Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.

Starting bankroll

Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.

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Sportsbook
Offer
Approx. value
How to convert
 
bet105bet105
Bet $100 & Get $50
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$35
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Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $100
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Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.

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ProphetXProphetX
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$20
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Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $30
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Signup with promo code "DHO".

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BroThrowBroThrow
$10 Second Chance Bet
$10 Second Chance Bet Refunded as Site Credit
$7
Second Chance Bet
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Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $15
Promo code: DARKHORSE

Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.

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OzoonOzoon
$400 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $400 on a $400 deposit
$400
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Deposit: $400
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

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Sportsbetting.agSportsbetting.ag
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Bonus Bet
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Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
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KalshiKalshi
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$25
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Deposit: $25
Minimum hedge: $38
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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BetOnlineBetOnline
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Bonus Bet
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Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
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FliffFliff
$100 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $100 deposit
$100
Site Credit
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Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code:

Notes: Fliff is a Sweepstakes Sportsbook.

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BetUSBetUS
$6,000 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $6,000 on a $6,000 deposit
$6,000
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $6,000
Minimum hedge: $4,500
Promo code:

Notes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.

  • Minimum deposit: $100
  • 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,000
    • 14X Rollover on Sports
    • Up to $1,500 on crypto deposits, 18X Rollover on Sports
  • 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
    • 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
    • Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
    • 7-Days Expiry
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NoVigNoVig
$100 Deposit Match
10% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $1,000 deposit
$100
Site Credit
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO100" for 100% off your first purchase up to $100 off. Can only choose one of the two NoVig Offers.

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NoVigNoVig
$25 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $25 on a $50 deposit
$25
Site Credit
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Deposit: $50
Minimum hedge: $19
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO" for 50% off your first purchase of $25. Can only choose one of NoVig's two offers.

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Lucky RebelLucky Rebel
$1,250 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,250 on a $1,000 deposit
$1,250
Site Credit
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Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $938
Promo code:

Notes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

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BovadaBovada
$750 Deposit Match
75% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $750 on a $1,000 deposit
$750
Site Credit
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Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $563
Promo code:

Notes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.

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MyBookieMyBookie
$1,000 Second Chance Bet
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Second Chance Bet
Claim
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.

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Polymarket.comPolymarket.com
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
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Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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LowVigLowVig
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
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Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: LowVig focuses on competitive odds, instead of offering promotions.

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DraftKings PredictionsDraftKings Predictions
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
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Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: No signup offer. To use DraftKings Predictions you need to be a resident of AND physically present in a state where DraftKings Predictions allows Sports Markets.

1000010000Supporteddraftkings-predictionsCFTC
Polymarket USPolymarket US
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
n/a
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Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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Total sign-up offer value: $277
Fair Odds
Imp. Prob.
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sportsbooks searched
Hedges
calculated for you
Most profitable
bets found

Prediction Markets in Texas

Status: no state action. Last verified October 2, 2026.

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Texas has not sent a cease-and-desist letter or sued Kalshi, and Attorney General Ken Paxton has not joined the multistate briefs filed against the company. Legal Sports Report

That may change. On March 27, 2026, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told the Senate State Affairs Committee to study prediction market gambling and recommend steps to protect Texas elections and sports. Read the interim charges The committee heard testimony on September 18, 2026. Elsewhere, the Sixth and Ninth Circuits have ruled for states, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi, so the Supreme Court may settle the question.

Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Texas before you deposit.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Online Casinos in Texas

Online casinos are not legal in Texas. No Texas law licenses them, and the state's gambling law in Penal Code Chapter 47 bans betting on games of chance outside a few narrow exceptions. Texas Penal Code Chapter 47

Sweepstakes casinos operate under sweepstakes rules rather than a state license, so they offer fewer customer protections. The Sweepstakes Casino Overview explains how they work.

Texas Sports Betting Law and Timeline

  • January 19, 2016: Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Opinion KP-0057, concluding that paid daily fantasy sports contests likely count as illegal betting under Penal Code Section 47.02. Attorney General opinion
  • November 12, 2024: Senate Joint Resolution 16 was filed for the 2025 session. It proposed a constitutional amendment to allow casino gaming at destination resorts and sports wagering under a new Texas Gaming Commission. Bill record
  • February 2025: Rep. Sam Harless filed House Joint Resolution 134, a proposed constitutional amendment to let the Legislature authorize sports wagering through Texas pro sports teams, pro golf organizations and Class 1 racetracks. Bill text
  • March 7, 2025: Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa filed Senate Joint Resolution 65, the Senate companion to HJR 134. SBC Americas report
  • March 27, 2026: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed the Senate State Affairs Committee to study "the sudden inundation of prediction market gambling and the exploitation of federal law to circumvent Texas gambling prohibitions." 2026 interim charges
  • September 18, 2026: The Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing on prediction markets. No policy change followed. Bonus.com report

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Texas Sports Betting FAQ

No. Texas has no legal sportsbooks, online or retail. Penal Code Section 47.02 makes betting on the result of a game a Class C misdemeanor.

Not yet. The 2025 proposals sought a constitutional amendment, and none passed. The Legislature next meets in regular session in 2027.

Texas has taken no enforcement action against Kalshi as of October 2, 2026. The Senate State Affairs Committee is studying prediction markets at Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's request. Check the Kalshi app for current availability in Texas.

In a 2016 opinion, Attorney General Ken Paxton concluded that paid daily fantasy contests likely count as illegal betting under Texas law. No court or statute has settled the question since.

No. Texas does not license online sportsbooks or online casinos. Sweepstakes casinos operate under sweepstakes rules rather than a state license.

Texas law does not mention offshore or online sportsbooks by name. Its general gambling law, Penal Code Chapter 47, makes it a Class C misdemeanor for a person to bet on the result of a game, and a Class A misdemeanor to run a bookmaking operation. Those rules apply to all bets, not just online ones.

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