Location: Alabama
OPINION: The Alabama gambling debate, stuck in reruns
The gambling debate comes back to the Alabama Legislature every year or two, like a 40- or 50-year-old rerun of a sitcom. The characters,... more
Alabama: Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling
In the latest turn of Alabama’s enduring saga over the legalization of gambling, the state Senate has once again hit a roadblock,... more
Alabama’s push to legalize casinos, lottery dies in state Senate as session ends
The Alabama Legislature failed to pass heavily debated gaming bills on Thursday, the final day of the state’s legislative session.... more
Alabama: Gambling legislation remains stalled in session’s closing hours
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gambling legislation remains stalled in the Alabama Senate with members expressing doubt that it will get another... more
Gambling bill to allow lottery and slots remains stalled in the Alabama Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A proposal to authorize a state lottery and allow casinos with slot machines and video poker, but not table games,... more
Alabama attorney general on gambling package: ‘We’re pleased that it didn’t pass’
Attorney General Steve Marshall said on Friday he was pleased that a new lottery and gambling package didn’t pass this week. The... more
Attention grows on Alabama’s stalled casino and lottery bill as legislative session winds down
Legislation allowing for a vote on a statewide lottery and the authorization of seven casinos for electronic gaming continued to stall on... more
One vote away: How the latest attempt at gambling sank in the Alabama Senate
The phrase “every vote counts” is often raised during election season to drum up voter turnout. On Tuesday, it applied in the Alabama... more
Alabama governor backs new gambling, lottery package: ‘Let’s get this done’
Governor Kay Ivey gave her support behind a gambling and lottery legislative package that passed the House easily on Tuesday. However, the... more
Alabama: Senator that carried gambling legislation explains his ‘no’ vote on compromise
Senator Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, has carried gambling legislation in the Senate this session. Late Tuesday night he voted against a... more
