Location: Alabama
Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and... more
Alabama: Governor says ‘now is the time’ for a statewide vote on lottery and gambling bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called Tuesday night for the creation of a limited school voucher program and announced... more
OPINION: Insurance company’s Vegas retreat highlights the need for Alabama gaming legislation
It seemed as if they were all having a grand ol’ time – all of those top Alfa Insurance agents strolling along the Las Vegas strip, taking... more
NCAA places 15-year show cause against ex-Alabama baseball coach in gambling case
The NCAA handed down a five-year suspension as part of a 15-year show cause order against former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon on... more
Despite threats and hurdles, a new comprehensive gambling bill is coming in Alabama
Andy Whitt isn’t exactly an attention-seeking politician. That makes him more than somewhat unique in today’s world of social media hot... more
Alabama House Republicans discuss gambling bill in closed meeting
The Alabama House Republican caucus met for two hours behind closed doors Wednesday, a meeting that included discussion of a gambling bill... more
Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation again. 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.... more
Alabama law enforcement wants gambling legislation to include stricter enforcement against illegal gaming
For any gambling bill to have a chance of passing the Alabama Legislature during the 2024 regular session, many state leaders and law... more
Alabama state senator warns gambling amendment on 2024 ballot would be a ‘mistake’ for GOP
If there is a session of the Alabama Legislature ahead on the calendar, there is a high probability that speculation about gambling making... more
OPINION: Why can’t Alabamians just vote on gambling?
Gambling is popular in Alabama. Despite all of the phony hand-wringing over gambling legislation during every legislative session and all... more

