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Don't Vegas My Irving: Gambling, God, and The Battle For Texas - The Ben and Skin Show
The Ben and Skin Show
What happens when billionaires, Bible verses, and blackjack collide in the heart of Texas?In this explosive and eye-opening episode of The Ben and Skin Show, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive deep into the high-stakes drama surrounding the push to legalize gambling in Texas. From fiery town halls in Irving to secret tunnels under Baptist universities, this episode uncovers the wild, weird, and wildly Texan story behind the state’s gambling gridlock.🎰 Key Highlights:
- “It was like introducing yourself to Texas by peeing on the Alamo.” — KT reads a jaw-dropping line from the upcoming Texas Monthly cover story, describing how the Sands Corporation’s arrival in Texas went off the rails.
- The Irving Showdown: Angry residents, signs reading “Don’t Vegas My Irving,” and a Sands executive getting booed off stage—until he flips the crowd with cold, hard numbers.
- Secret Casinos & Underground Tunnels: Did you know Irving once had a Vegas-style speakeasy with roulette, booze, and women for hire? And when the cops came, guests escaped through tunnels? Yeah, that happened.
- The Pastor Who Killed the Bill: How one 88-year-old preacher with 80,000 followers derailed Jerry Jones’ dream of legalized sports betting—just by showing up at Cowboys training camp.
- “The old guard do die.” — Skin drops a truth bomb about the slow march of progress in Texas politics.
- KT’s Award-Worthy Journalism: “I think I should get my Maroonie award… or macaroni?” — The crew roasts KT’s deep-dive reporting with classic Ben and Skin flair.
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