Industry
May 6, 2024
Trump Jr. Slams Alabama Senate’s Resistance to State Lottery Bill
In a recent social media post, Donald Trump Jr., son of former US president Donald Trump, criticized the Alabama Senate’s reluctance to pass a bill that will allow Alabama state residents to cast their vote on whether they would like to have a state lottery or not. Alabama Senate’s Narrow Vote Against Lottery Bill Ignites […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Alabama Advances Gaming Bill, Discards Sports Betting
Alabama’s lawmakers continue to advance the latest gambling bill, hoping to expand the state’s industry. However, sports betting will not cut it. House Bill 151 seeks to expand gaming across the board, authorizing casino gambling and sports betting in the state. The measure also envisions the creation of a state lottery. Under the proposal, Alabama […]
Industry
April 25, 2024
Lawmakers in Alabama Continue Gambling Proposal Debate
A proposal calling for the expansion of gambling activities across Alabama has been gaining traction recently. House Bill 151 (HB 151) calls for the legalization of sports betting, expansion of gambling and the establishment of a lottery. While both Democrat and Republican lawmakers showed support for the proposal, there are still points on which they […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Alabama Gambling Bill Advances to Senate Conference Committee
An Alabama bill, proposing a significant expansion of gambling activities has been gaining traction recently. The proposal, House Bill 151 (HB 151), has undergone many amendments as the House and Senate lawmakers continue to disagree on key points within the text of the proposal. Back in February, the House representatives implemented changes to the bill, […]
Sports
April 5, 2024
Alabama’s Gambling Bill Faces Gridlock as House and Senate Disagree
Efforts to pass comprehensive gambling legislation in Alabama hit a roadblock on April 4 as the state House of Representatives rejected Senate amendments to the proposed bill. This decision has led to a standoff between the two chambers over the inclusion of sports betting and the number of allowable casinos. Tensions Rise as Alabama Lawmakers […]
Industry
March 6, 2024
Alabama Approves Revised Gambling Bill, Drops Casinos and Sports Betting
The Alabama Senate committee has endorsed a revised version of the gambling bill, deviating from the original proposal set forth by the House of Representatives. The amended bills primarily focus on introducing a state lottery while omitting provisions for sports betting and full-scale casino operations. Revised Bill Propels Alabama Special Election for Gambling Reform The […]
Industry
February 21, 2024
More Votes Needed for Alabama’s Gambling Legislation
Voters in Alabama have not been allowed to decide if they would like to have a lottery in the state since 1999. Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is trying to change things by handling the legislation that would enable them to have their say when it comes to the authorization of a lottery, as well as […]
Legal
February 15, 2024
Alabama Legislators Fast-Track Comprehensive Gambling Proposal
A comprehensive gambling proposal encompassing a state lottery, sports betting, and the establishment of multiple casinos surged ahead in the Alabama Legislature on February 14. Legislative Approval Will Set Stage for Alabama Gambling Referendum The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, in a swift move, gave its stamp of approval to the two-bill package, […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Alabama Gov. Ivey Shows Support for Gambling Proposal
The 2024 legislative session in Alabama will focus on a number of issues, including election voting, education and gaming. State Gov. Kay Ivey issued her 2024 State of the State Address, highlighting a number of important initiatives that will be among the priorities for lawmakers this year. In her State of the State Address, she […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Alabama Legislators Gear Up for Sweeping Gaming Reforms
Alabama lawmakers will convene on 6 February to deliberate on a comprehensive gaming bill that could usher in a new era for the state’s gambling landscape. The proposed legislation aims to introduce many of the most common types of gambling and institute the formation of an Alabama Gaming Commission, a brand-new regulatory body. Gambling in […]