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NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Oct 23, 2025 6:08 PM CDT

The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two gambling operations that authorities say leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.

New gambling bill up for discussion this session

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Apr 3, 2025 10:49 AM CDT

Updated: Apr 3, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

A South Alabama state senator has drafted a bill that would legalize some gaming in the state.

Deputies raid illegal gambling site in Dallas Co. community

George McDonald,

Posted: Dec 12, 2024 7:27 PM CST

by George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office raids an illegal gambling site located at a house in a rural community. The illegal gaming operation was located inside a storage shed on a residential property. Deputies seized over a dozen illegal gaming machines — cash — a firearm — and made one arrest during the raid. Fifty-three year…

Marshall serves temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Aug 19, 2024 7:44 PM CDT

Updated: Aug 19, 2024 7:46 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

Attorney General Steve Marshall has served temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma.

Auburn police arrest two on gambling-related charges

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: May 15, 2024 2:50 PM CDT

Updated: May 15, 2024 6:51 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

The arrests stems from an investigation that started involving an illegal gambling operation at a business in the 2400 block of East Glenn Avenue.

Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without taking another gambling vote

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: May 10, 2024 8:54 AM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

Alabama lawmakers ended the legislative session Thursday, continuing a 25-year stalemate on the issue of gambling that could have gone up for a statewide vote this summer.

Action 8’s Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about gaming bills in the legislature

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Apr 21, 2024 11:45 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

The two chambers remain apart on whether to allow sports betting and multiple casinos in the state

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Apr 16, 2024 6:46 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.

Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Mar 7, 2024 8:42 PM CST

by WAKA Action 8 News

If the Senate proposal is approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.

Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Mar 7, 2024 4:07 PM CST

by WAKA Action 8 News

If approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.

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NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

New gambling bill up for discussion this session

Deputies raid illegal gambling site in Dallas Co. community

Marshall serves temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma

Auburn police arrest two on gambling-related charges

Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without taking another gambling vote

Action 8’s Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about gaming bills in the legislature

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations

Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear

Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill

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