Mavericks Reject Casino Plans for New Arena

Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts firmly shuts down rumors of a casino at the team’s new arena, insisting the planned entertainment district will remain gambling-free despite ownership ties to Las Vegas Sands Corp. With a July deadline looming for choosing a new location, Welts stresses the separation between the Mavericks and Sands Corp. operations — even as Sands posts casino-related job openings in Dallas. While Texas currently bans gambling and any expansion would require major legislative changes, the ownership’s long-term outlook and recent regional interest keep the conversation alive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e394519bbe4badc6