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Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference committee MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday rejected Senate changes to lottery and gambling legislation as the two chambers remain apart on whether to allow sports betting and multiple casinos in the…

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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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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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Lawmakers overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans

Lawmakers must overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION. JOHN. WELL, BRITTANY, THE ORIGINAL COMPREHENSIVE GAMBLING BILL, WHICH INCLUDED A LOTTERY, TEN CASINOS AND SPORTS BETTING, BLEW THROUGH THE HOUSE IN A WEEK. THE SENATE VERSION, WHICH TOOK AN EXTRA THREE WEEKS TO BARELY SECURE ENOUGH…

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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…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2024

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Senate discusses newly amended gambling bill

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama state Senate is discussing a newly amended version of House Bill 151 that passed through the Senate Committee Wednesday. After being passed in the House, HB151 included sports betting, online gambling and allowed for ten potential casino locations. Now, all of those have been removed or limited. The amended bill…

Politics ・ 08 March 2024

Alabama Daily News

Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…

Law ・ 10 February 2024

ABC News

Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos

A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a sweeping gambling bill that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some…

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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…

Law ・ 09 January 2024

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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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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…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2022

My Journal Courier

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…

Lottery ・ 04 March 2022

WSFA 12 News

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,"…

Law ・ 03 March 2022

WTVY News 4

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…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

Alabama Political Reporter

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…

Politics ・ 05 January 2022

Dothan Eagle

Alabama gambling bill dies as legislative session winds down

MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers on Monday prepared to end the 2021 legislative session without a vote on a gambling bill, and Gov. Kay Ivey indicated she will only call a special session on the issue if lawmakers can reach an agreement - something the have been unable to do for decades. The session was winding down Monday night without a House vote…

Law ・ 18 May 2021

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House leaders try to break stalemate on casino, lottery bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The fate of an Alabama lottery and casino bill remained in limbo on Thursday as the House of Representatives delayed a vote amid a flurry of last-minute negotiations to try to obtain the needed support. House leaders of both parties met multiple times through the day for negotiations on the bill trying to work out a…

Lottery ・ 07 May 2021

The Messenger

House may vote on gambling

If Alabamians get the chance to vote on a constitutional amendment on gambling, 63 members of the Alabama House will need to vote yes - most likely today. The Alabama House had two in-session days left to vote on a comprehensive gambling package that includes casino gambling, sports betting and a lottery. It will all come down to if the gambling…

Politics ・ 07 May 2021

Montgomery Advertiser

Alabama lottery, casino bill 2021: Senate approves measure

The gambling bill passed the Senate. But now it's got to beat the House. The Alabama Senate late Tuesday approved what started as a constitutional amendment to allow a lottery but transformed into legislation that would also establish casino-style gambling at six locations in state, allow sports wagering and direct the governor to negotiate a…

Politics ・ 07 May 2021

Times Journal

DeKalb a potential site for Poarch Creek Indian casino

Despite media reports linking proposed gambling legislation to an agreement to allow the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to build a new casino in either DeKalb or Jackson counties, Dist. 8 State Sen. Steve Livingston assured constituents he will study the bill and follow any amendments to it carefully. Livingston, who represents DeKalb, Jackson and…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 February 2021