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Dallas Mavericks CEO denies 'casino component' being part of new arena plans
Despite their ownership group being heavily involved in gambling, the Dallas Mavericks' proposed new arena will not feature a casino.
The Dallas Mavericks owners plan to complete construction on a privately funded new arena in 2031. There was some speculation that their plans would include a casino, considering the ownership group's heavy interest in bringing legal gaming to Texas. However, Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Wells recently confirmed that there will be no "casino component" to the arena.
Dedicated basketball arena that will be a "city within a city"
The Mavericks' proposed arena will include plenty of additional non-basketball elements, such as a live performance venue and a hotel. However, there are no plans to add a casino to this mix.