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Ivey backs new gambling, lottery package: ‘Let’s get this done’

MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey gave her support behind a gambling and lottery legislative package that passed the House easily on Tuesday. However, the constitutional amendment in the package was carried over in the Senate late Tuesday night after a vote came up one vote short of meeting the 60% threshold for passage. "My position has remained…

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Alabama Daily News

Albritton on gambling 'no' vote: 'Nothing to offer PCI'

The reworked gambling proposal that would let voters decide on approving a lottery and legalizing slot machine gambling fell one vote short in the Senate Tuesday night. While not dead for the session, the 20-15 vote is a major setback with four legislative days remaining in this session. Among the 15 nos, most surprisingly, was Sen. Greg Albritton,…

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BG Daily News

Gambling legislation stumbles in Alabama Senate, lawmakers delay vote

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives advanced a compromise on gambling legislation to authorize a state lottery and allow slot machines at seven locations in the state, but the measure stalled late Tuesday amid opposition in the Alabama Senate. Senators delayed a decision on the proposal after an initial vote showed it was…

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Alabama Gambling Legislation Falls One Vote Short in Senate

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a compromise set of gambling bills on Tuesday, but the measure came up one vote short of the required 60 percent in the Alabama Senate later the same day. The conference committee proposal passed the House by wide margins on Tuesday, with a vote on the bill to amend the state constitution to allow…

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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…

Law ・ 09 March 2024

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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

1819news.com

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…

Law ・ 08 March 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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Sports betting, casino gambling gaining Texas momentum, but jackpot unlikely this year

If you bet that proposals allowing sports betting and casino gambling would pass the Texas Legislature, you probably lost - again. But last week's dramatic votes on two gambling proposals reflect that proponents are heading in the right direction. The Texas House passed a bill letting voters decide whether to allow sports betting on their mobile…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

Smoky Mountain News

What are the odds of a casino in Asheville? State considers expanding legalized gambling

North Carolina can support as many as nine Las Vegas-style casinos with gambling throughout the state, including one in the Asheville area, according to a report commissioned by the General Assembly. The new casinos would be in addition to the three already operating on tribal lands, an independent consultant, Spectrum Gaming Group, told lawmakers…

Law ・ 01 February 2023

Alabama Daily News

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…

Politics ・ 30 March 2022

Alabama Daily News

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…

Politics ・ 18 March 2022

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The Alabama Baptist

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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Herald & Review

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

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W.Va. Senate passes casino bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Senate has passed legislation that would allow racetracks to open a second casino in the same county. The bill sponsor, Sen. Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, said it could have direct impact on the Charleston Town Center. He said pairing a casino with the coliseum next door and nearby restaurants, hotels and…

Politics ・ 02 March 2022

Alabama Public Radio

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…

Lottery ・ 28 December 2021

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Atlantic City Casino Tax-Break Bill Advances

A version of a tax break for Atlantic City casinos was advanced by a 9-2 vote in a state Assembly committee on Monday, but is less generous than a state Senate proposal that moved forward a week earlier. Both bills, which are expected to face a full vote in Trenton next week once their language is reconciled, remove online casino gaming and sports…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2021

Northwest Georgia News

Georgia lawmakers set to renew debate over legalized gambling

ATLANTA - While the General Assembly gears up for next month's once-a-decade redrawing of Georgia's legislative and congressional district maps, lawmakers also will soon renew a much more frequent debate over legalized gambling. Bills that could lead to casinos, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and/or sports betting in the Peach State will be on…

Law ・ 10 October 2021

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

Review Journal

‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation

Casino legislation is floundering again in Montgomery. Frustrations for those wanting a lottery or to bet on a football game are being felt statewide. But the economic impact over the fate of the current bill is poised to most affect the smallest and poorest counties in Alabama, where a majority of residents are Black. The Alabama House does not…

Law ・ 16 May 2021

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Casino, Lottery Bill Heads to Key House Vote

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation is headed to a key vote in the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the gambling proposal Thursday. The bill would establish a state lottery and casino locations, mostly at existing state dog tracks and sites owned by the Poarch Creek…

Lottery ・ 09 May 2021

AP News

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…

Politics ・ 23 August 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

CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want Slot Machine-Like Terminals In Bars, Restaurants And Social Clubs

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Top Republicans in Pennsylvania's state Senate are pressing sweeping gambling legislation that would allow slot machine-like terminals in thousands of bars, restaurants, nonprofit social clubs and other businesses that hold liquor licenses. The legislation could deliver new gambling tax dollars to a state treasury hurting…

Travel ・ 07 May 2021