Location: Alabama

02/21/25 3:50 PM

Alabama: Property owner near VictoryLand Casino hopes legislature steers clear of gaming expansion

  • Erica Thomas, 1819 News
Nestled in Macon County is a secluded farm about 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Interstate 85. The farm offers a sense of... more
02/19/25 3:17 PM

Alabama: Sports betting does not have the votes, proponent says

  • Pat Evans, Legal Sports Report
The chances of Alabama sports betting passing this year already appear dim. Sen. Greg Albritton, who has championed Alabama sports betting... more
02/13/25 12:28 PM

Alabama: Poarch Band of Creek Indians making another gambling push after acquiring Birmingham Racecourse

  • Craig Monger, 1819 News
After months of whispers and innuendo, multiple sources have confirmed talks between the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and lawmakers... more
02/10/25 4:59 PM

Will Alabama legislature “hit” or “stay” on legalizing gambling in 2025?

  • Simon Williams, Fox 54
Gambling on the Big Game is big business. From picking a winner to timing how long the national anthem will take, people can wager on... more
02/10/25 4:29 PM

OPINION: Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks

  • Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter
Sunday night, in the hours before the Philadelphia Eagles steamrolled the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl, millions of dollars... more
02/05/25 3:44 PM

Alabama Senate’s new leader open to gambling bill

  • Mike Cason, AL.com
The 2025 legislative session started at noon today, and one of the first orders of business was for the Alabama Senate to elect a new... more
02/02/25 2:57 PM

Gambling prospects uncertain as Alabama legislators return for 2025 session

  • Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector
Prospects for bills addressing gambling in Alabama in the 2025 legislative session remain unclear even after legislators have had ongoing... more
01/27/25 8:29 PM

Gambling wars in Alabama heat up ahead of 2025 legislative session

  • Caleb Taylor, 1819 News
The battle between supporters and opponents of possible lottery and gambling legislation is heating up ahead of the 2025 legislative... more
01/16/25 9:00 PM

Alabama: Muscogee Creek Nation pursues new complaint over lands around Poarch Band casino

  • Sarah Whites-Koditschek, al.com
The Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma took a step towards pursuing its claims for Hickory Ground, the tribe’s historic town and ceremonial... more
12/26/24 9:36 AM

Alabama resists sports betting as neighboring states cash in on revenue

  • Bill Britt, Alabama Political Reporter
As December 2024 comes to a close, Alabama stands as an island of restriction in a sea of growing sports betting legalization. While... more