Crime Politics Sports Technology Texas June 5, 2026 / Zaria Oates, Jarryd Luna SAN ANTONIO – Sports betting may sound like something only a handful of die-hard fans participate in on the side, but the money involved across the nation tells a significant story. Americans wagered more than $160 billion in 2025, according to ESPN. In all legal measures, the sports betting industry brought in $16.9 billion in revenue. The national boom collided with a very different reality in Texas.