Jerry Jones sees new opening for legal sports betting in Texas

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed support for legalizing sports gambling in Texas during an interview on Dallas' flagship radio station. Jones believes that a change in the political landscape, specifically the turnover in the Legislature and governor's office, could facilitate the passage of such legislation. Texas is currently one of 11 states with a complete ban on sports betting, and Jones argues that the state is missing out on significant revenue by not legalizing gambling.

In 2024, he stated that Texas was losing a substantial amount of revenue due to the lack of sports betting. Jones has long advocated for gambling legalization, acknowledging that he initially believed it could become commonplace in Texas by 2021. However, his primary motivation for supporting this change is rooted in the potential benefits it could bring to the Cowboys organization.

Despite his political neutrality, Jones emphasized that he supports initiatives ensuring the Cowboys' continued success, entertainment, and fan engagement.