The runaway spread of regulated gambling has popped up in some new places, with sports betting bills working their way through committees in three additional states this week. Below is a brief look at each, keeping in mind that they are early in the process… and any legislation is most likely weeks, months or even years away. The biggest prize (as far as population goes) would be Texas, where House of Representatives’ State Affairs Committee is mulling a bill that would bring regulated online sports wagers to the state. A limit of five operators would be approved and overseen by…

This week we look more in-depth at sports betting bills across several states, including Illinois, which just approved a massive gambling expansion bill that includes the regulation of wagering on sporting events. We also have updates for Tennessee and Pennsylvania sports betting.We also welcome to lovely showgirls from Carly’s Angels.   Howdy friends! J Todd here, back from Vegas, back in my studio, and back to deliver gaming headlines! So let’s get this party started with this week’s big story… several stories, actually. As more and more states pass sports betting bills in this country, the whole process has become…