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Gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…
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Gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
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Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…
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Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…
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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban
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Alabama Senate Strips Down Gambling Bill, Passes Lottery Only

A stripped-down package of bills that started as a massive expansion of gambling - including retail and online sports betting, retail casinos and a state lottery - passed the Alabama Senate late Thursday and is headed back to the House for approval. The proposal would now only legalize a lottery, parimutuel betting and historic horse racing…
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Alabama Senate Strips Down Gambling Bill, Passes Lottery Only
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?
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AL Senator All-In on Bringing Gambling to his Constituents

If you want to gamble in Alabama right now, you'd have to go to one of the three tribal casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to place your action, and don't bother looking for any lottery tickets there because they are one of the few U.S. states still without a lottery. That is the battle Cotton State sports betting advocates like…
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AL Senator All-In on Bringing Gambling to his Constituents
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Gambling bills unlikely to get vote this session

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of…
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Gambling bills unlikely to get vote this session
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Sponsors say gambling bills likely dead for this session

MONTGOMERY - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year colleges.…
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Sponsors: Lottery bills unlikely to get vote this session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year…
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Dueling gambling proposals in House, Senate

By MARY SELL and MADDISON BOOTH, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. - There are now two separate lottery and gambling bills awaiting votes in the Alabama House and Senate but each still faces tough odds in the remaining days of this legislative session. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Thursday morning voted to advance the…
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Dueling gambling proposals in House, Senate
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Will Gambling Expansion Make It Onto The Ballot In Alabama This Year?

In November, Alabama voters may finally get a second chance to vote on whether they want a state lottery. Online sports betting legalization and retail casino expansion could make their way onto the ballot as well. SB 293 and SB 294 are almost ready for their third readings in the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee. Legislators added bill…
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Gambling once again up for debate in Alabama Legislature

Two gambling bills that advanced to the Alabama Senate this week would negatively impact Alabamians, according to Alabama Citizens Action Program. The two bills introduced by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) propose changes to the Alabama Constitution to allow state-controlled gambling and lay out a framework for oversight of the enterprise. The…
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Gambling once again up for debate in Alabama Legislature
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill

An Alabama legislative committee swiftly advanced lottery and casino legislation on Wednesday, acting after a public hearing dominated by opponents who said the proposal would hand the licenses to a few powerful operators. The Senate Tourism Committee voted for the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery, sports betting, eight…
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill
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State lottery, casino bill proposed in Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker on Thursday introduced a proposal to create a lottery and allow multiple casinos, as well as sports betting, in the state, but the bill faces a ticking legislative clock and long-term divisions that have sunk previous gambling proposals. "It's time Alabama got in the game," Republican Sen. Greg Albritton…
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Gambling legislation back before Alabama lawmakers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama state Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is making another effort to pass a gambling bill in the state, announcing two new bills Thursday. One of the bills calls for a constitutional amendment while the other is designed to implement that amendment. "This is an industry that needs to be regulated by the state,"…
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Gambling legislation back before Alabama lawmakers
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Alabama legislative session to include (yet another) push for gambling expansion

THEODORE, Ala. (WALA) - The 2022 legislative session kicks of Tuesday with a familiar agenda item - gambling. Gaming proposals in one form or another have been offered for more than two decades, with none crossing the finish line. Supporters got closer than they have in a long time last year, with the state Senate passing a bill to create a state…
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Alabama legislative session to include (yet another) push for gambling expansion
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A new push for a comprehensive gambling bill

There will be a full push for a comprehensive gaming bill during the 2022 legislative session. The Alabama Track Owners Association - a partnership of owners of the four greyhound racing tracks, including the Poarch Creek Indians - are out with new ads on Wednesday that highlight the benefits of the bill and encourage voters to contact their state…
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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling

Alabama voters may get the chance to decide on gambling in the state-assuming the issue passes the legislature. Measures in support of a lottery and casinos may be considered, although some political insiders are dubious of the prospects. One reason are primary elections lawmakers will face in the spring. Republican Senator Greg Albritton of Range…
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Place your bets: State legislators taking another stab at gambling

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama's upcoming legislative session with the goal of getting the measure before voters in November. But the outlook for the proposal is unclear as lawmakers face election-year pressure. Republican Sen. Greg Albritton said he…
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Gambling legislation again before lawmakers in ‘22 session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation will again be introduced in Alabama's upcoming legislative session with the goal of getting the measure before voters in November. But the outlook for the proposal is unclear as lawmakers face election year pressure. Republican Sen. Greg Albritton said he plans to introduce a gambling…
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Gambling legislation again before lawmakers in ‘22 session
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Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate on Tuesday night approved sweeping lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers struck a compromise after years of stalemates on the issue of gambling. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a state lottery as well as allow nine casino sites in the state. The bill…
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Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation