Betting on the Super Bowl in Texas is complicated because sports betting isn’t legally available in Texas through in-person sportsbooks or regulated online betting apps.
Still, Texans passionate about NFL action have several alternatives to get some money down on the big game. Below is a quick overview of the best options for Texans to bet on the Super Bowl:
- Travel to Other States (or Mexico) With Legal Sports Betting
- Online Offshore Sportsbooks That Accept Texas Residents
- Pools, Squares, and Other Contests (DFS, Social Games)
Travel to Other States with Legal Sports Betting or Mexico
One of the simplest ways to legally wager on the Super Bowl if you live in Texas is to cross state lines and bet in a place where sports betting is authorized.
Going to Other States
Two neighboring states allow both in-person and online sports betting. Louisiana and New Mexico feature legal and regulated sportsbooks. Both of these states share a border with Texas. Popular choices for Texans include:
Louisiana
Cities like Lake Charles and Shreveport are popular spots for Texans to bet on big events like the Super Bowl. For example, check out Margaritaville Resort Casino in Shreveport, which feature a two-level sportsbook, and it’s just across the eastern Texas border!
777 Margarita Way
Bossier City, LA 71111
(855) 346-2489
New Mexico
Just across the border from El Paso, New Mexico also allows in-person sports wagering at sportsbooks at select tribal casinos. Your two best options are:
Santa Ana Star Casino and Hotel
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road
Santa Ana Pueblo NM 87004
(505) 867-0000
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon Road
Mescalero, NM 88340
(675) 464-7777
Going to Mexico
If you’re willing to go a bit further, Mexico’s gambling market is fully legal for sports betting, and the country operates several sportsbooks, both online and physical betting shops in Mexican casinos.
Tijuana, Baja California
A common destination for Texans, Tijuana includes casino resorts with sports betting spots. This includes a casino like:
Blvd Agua Caliente 12027, Colonia Hipodromo, 22020 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Mexican Online Sportsbooks
Mexico’s betting market is regulated nationwide, and many licensed bookmakers accept wagers on U.S. sports, including NFL games.
Traveling for legal betting is easy for Texans wanting to enjoy full Super Bowl wagering. Just remember to bring your ID, and go over the local gambling rules beforehand.
Online Offshore Sportsbooks That Accept Texas Residents
Since there are no regulated Texas betting sites, many residents turn to internationally licensed online sportsbooks that accept Texans. These platforms operate legally in the jurisdictions where they are licensed (often outside the U.S.) and offer a full selection of Super Bowl betting markets.
How Offshore Sportsbooks Work for Texans
- They are licensed and regulated outside Texas, typically in jurisdictions like Curacao or other international regulators. Yet, they permit U.S. customers where not prohibited by local law.
- Texans can register, deposit funds, and place Super Bowl bets from anywhere in the state because the state of Texas doesn’t regulate these sites but also doesn’t criminalize participation.
- Many of these sites offer NFL odds, player props, parlays, futures, and live betting, just like U.S.-regulated sportsbooks.
These Super Bowl betting sites that accept Texas bettors include:
Sportsbook
Welcome Bonus
Super Bowl Contests & Promos
Super Bowl Parlays
Super Bowl Props
Lucky Rebel
125% up to $1,250
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bovada
50% up to $250
Yes
Yes
Yes
BetOnline
50% up to $250
Yes
Yes
Yes
BetUS
125% up to $2,625
Yes
Yes
Yes
Everygame
100% up to $500
Yes
Yes
Yes
These platforms are widely used by Texas sports fans seeking online betting, and they usually offer significant Super Bowl bonuses and promotions around the Big Game. They also have a proven track record of working with US players without any problems.
Pools, Squares, and Other Contests
Not all Super Bowl betting for Texans needs to come from traditional sportsbooks. Pools, squares, and other contests are a popular way Texans get involved, often without using sportsbooks at all. Here are the most common ones.
- Super Bowl Squares – A classic office or party game where participants buy (or are randomly assigned) boxes in a grid tied to game scores. You can find a printable Super Bowl squares sheet here, along with the rules.
- Betting Pools – Friends or coworkers contribute to a pool and pick outcomes like winner, MVP, score ranges, or prop events. We also have a Super Bowl prop bet sheet here for you!
- Fantasy & Pick ’Em Apps – Platforms like daily fantasy sports or social games let participants make picks for prizes without being traditional sportsbooks.
These options are fun, communal, and often exempt from formal gambling regulations since they’re private pools or fantasy contests.
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