Alabama legislators delayed a meeting Wednesday on a proposed gambling package that has divided the House and Senate.
Rep. Chris Blackshear, R-Smiths Station, wrote in a text message on Wednesday that the two chambers are closer to a compromise after “several productive meetings” between members of the conference committee assigned to resolve differences between the chambers over the package.
“We will continue to have these discussions and hold a public meeting when both sides are comfortable doing so,” Blackshear said.
The House version, passed in February, included a lottery and authorized up to seven casinos and sports betting around the state.
