MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate says he will introduce legislation to authorize a lottery and casino gambling in the state.
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that it is time to let the people of Alabama make a decision on gambling. Flanked by a sign reading, “Let the people vote,” Marsh said Alabama is in a dire fiscal situation and the state needs additional revenue. Marsh said Alabama sends money every year across state lines to casinos and lotteries in other states.
The casinos would be located at the state’s four dog tracks in Birmingham, Mobile, Macon County and Greene County.
Three-fifths of Alabama legislators and a majority of voters would have to approve the gambling proposal.
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