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Gambling
Alabama State among 17 basketball teams named in federal point-shaving indictment
A betting scheme to rig NCAA basketball games involves 26 people, federal prosecutors say. Alabama State is one of 17 teams named in an indictment following an FBI investigation. Action 8 News has a statement from ASU.
NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
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
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
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
Attorney General Steve Marshall has served temporary restraining orders against five gambling facilities in Selma.
Auburn police arrest two on gambling-related charges
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
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
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
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
