Location: Alabama
Alabama state Senate race challenges long-time supporter of expanded gambling
In the most gambling-relevant region of the state, Robertsdale farmer and first-time political candidate Terry Waters is drawing a hard... more
Tuberville’s campaign for Alabama governor gets $30K from gambling company
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville pulled in a series of big donations in March in his campaign to be Alabama’s next governor. Those donations... more
Alabama: Gambling interests bet big on legislative campaigns
Out-of-state gambling interests are investing heavily in Alabama for the 2026 election cycle, with candidates receiving funds through... more
Alabama racing commission failed to collect full taxes on Victoryland betting machines, audit finds
A report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts shows that the Macon County Racing Commission failed to collect the... more
Clock winds down on Alabama legislative session as gambling, lottery bills stall
With just 10 days left in the Alabama legislative session, the future of lottery and gambling in the state remains up in the air. State... more
Alabama: A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
The first gambling bill of the 2026 Legislative Session has dropped. Senator Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, is sponsoring gambling... more
Alabama senator trying again to send casino, sports betting decision to voters
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.... more
Alabama: Bill to allow vote on whether residents want lottery, sports betting coming soon, senator says
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she will drop a bill next week that will offer Alabama voters an opportunity to answer a question... more
OPINION: Even Mississippi is handling gambling better than Alabama
There was more than $1.5 billion spent at south Mississippi casinos in 2025. I’m going to pause here and allow you to truly think about... more
Alabama state rep would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Since state Representative Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, announced his campaign for lieutenant governor earlier this month, he has... more
