As the Irving City Council was set to talk about a contentious issue Thursday night – whether or not to allow the construction of a destination resort, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced it is pulling the casino-style gaming component until they gain traction on the state level.

The Irving City Council early Friday approved the amended zoning proposals with no gambling portion in two separate 6-3 votes.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has officially altered its ambitious development plans for Irving, Texas, removing the controversial casino gambling component that was central to its original vision. This strategic pivot comes in response to persistent local opposition and the ongoing illegality of gambling operations in the Lone Star State,