Two years after coming a vote short of a massive gambling expansion, an Alabama state senator wants to send the issue to the voters. Sen. Merika Coleman Friday told AL.com that she will file a constitutional amendment this week.
Coleman said her proposal will include legalizing lottery, sports betting, and casino gambling, but it’s not clear if Coleman is considering in-person gambling only or online as well. Inquiries to Coleman’s office were not immediately returned Monday.
Alabama is one of five states that does not offer a lottery. There is gambling in Alabama, as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians operate three casinos under the Wind Creek brand.
