Industry
January 17, 2024
Alabama Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Alabama’s new legislative session is just around the corner, sparking theories about whether lawmakers will try to get gambling legalized. However, one lawmaker is focusing his efforts elsewhere, opting to instead push for a shutdown of illegal gambling operations. For reference, gambling in Alabama is currently prohibited by the state’s constitution. This means that even […]
Legal
January 11, 2024
Alabama House Republicans Talk about Upcoming Gambling Bill
Earlier in the week, members of the Alabama House Republican party met for talks behind closed doors. One of the topics on their agenda was the gambling bill that GOP lawmakers are planning to introduce for the upcoming annual legislative session that will be held in less than a month. “It’s Simply the Wild West” […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Battle against Illegal Gambling in Alabama to Gain Momentum
Illegal gambling is once again in the sights of lawmakers in Alabama. With illegal gambling running rampant across the state, lawmakers identified the need for robust and effective legislation that would repeal illegal gambling. Such efforts are likely to resume during the new regular session of the legislators. Yet nothing is certain considering that successful […]
Legal
December 21, 2023
Alabama Senator Fears Gambling to Win Democrats Election
Efforts for the repeal of Alabama’s prohibition on gambling date back more than two decades. Back in 1999, voters in the state rejected a proposal that called for the establishment of a lottery and similar efforts since have not gained much traction. While lawmakers identify the potential benefits of legal gambling, no bill has made […]
Legal
December 1, 2023
New Bill to Repeal Illegal Gambling in Alabama
Illegal gambling is a growing concern for Alabama. While lawmakers’ efforts to legalize gambling continue, valuable tax revenue is flowing to nearby states or worse, benefits the illegal gambling sector. State Rep. Andy Whitt is among the lawmakers who support changes to Alabama’s regulations, and he recently unveiled plans for a new bill that seeks […]
Industry
November 17, 2023
Alabama Gaming Bill Continues to Gather Momentum
Alabama’s pursuit of legalizing gaming might see a new chapter in the forthcoming legislative session as the state considers bringing its gambling regulations up to par with those of neighboring states. Alabama residents regularly cross borders to gamble, and many also engage with grey market operators, meaning an updated regulatory framework could have significant benefits. […]
Legal
November 14, 2023
Gambling Legalization Is Once Again a Hot Topic in Alabama
The legalization of gambling activities in Alabama is once again in the sights of lawmakers in the state. New efforts are likely to come during the upcoming 2024 legislative season and debate on the topic starts once again amid fears of the negative impact of the illegal gambling sector. Commercial gambling is restricted in Alabama […]
Industry
October 17, 2023
Alabama Democrats to Try to Expand the State’s Gambling Industry
Alabama’s gambling industry has been lagging behind those of other states because of the Yellowhammer State’s fairly restrictive policies. The Alabama Democrats are looking to change that, hoping to make strides in 2024. The Democrats are considering the introduction of a number of pro-gambling policies that would expand the state’s entertainment industry. Set to be […]
Legal
June 14, 2023
Court Rules that VictoryLand Can No Longer Offer Electronic Bingo Machines
The VictoryLand Casino in Shorter, Alabama, will no longer be able to offer electronic bingo machines to its customers. This decision was made by a Macon Country judge, who ruled that the terminals violate local laws. This Monday, at the conclusion of the court case, Macon County Circuit Court Judge Steven Perryman ruled that VictoryLand […]
Sports
June 1, 2023
UC Baseball Head Coach Googins Parts Ways with the Bearcats
University of Cincinnati Athletics lost another member of its baseball staff this week after head coach Scott Googins decided his time with the Bearcats was up and handed in his resignation. Looking for Their New Head Coach Announcing Googins’ resignation on Wednesday, University of Cincinnati Athletics director John Cunningham paid tribute to Googins’ contribution to […]
