What does the future hold for the Stars at American Airlines Center with Mavericks considering a move?

American Airlines Center in Dallas is currently at the center of the sports world, with both the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks making deep playoff runs simultaneously. The arena is just 11 wins away from becoming the first to host two championship-winning teams in the same season. However, the future of the arena is uncertain as new Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has hinted at plans to build a resort-casino arena for the Mavericks in partnership with the Adelson family if gambling is legalized in Texas.

The sale of the Mavericks by Mark Cuban to the Adelson family has raised questions about the future of the arena, as the Stars also call American Airlines Center their home. While the Stars have expressed their commitment to staying at the arena, they are also open to remaining partners with the Mavericks in the future.

Both teams have invested in upgrades to the arena, but the possibility of a new arena for the Mavericks could impact the Stars. Despite the uncertainty, both teams are focused on providing the best fan experience and are open to working together on future stadium plans.

The potential legalization of sports betting in Texas could also impact the teams, with both the Mavericks and Stars supporting legislative change. The Stars see sports betting as a way to grow their fan base and generate new revenue opportunities.

As the American Airlines Center continues to host both the Stars and Mavericks in their playoff runs, the next few years will determine the future of the arena and whether it will remain a hub for championship-winning teams or undergo significant changes.