The proposed constitutional amendment will need 63 votes to win approval in the 105-member Alabama House of Representatives.
The bill would create an Alabama lottery, allow sports betting and authorize up to 10 casinos with table games and slot machines.
If approved by three-fifths of lawmakers, the proposal would be put on the ballot for voters to decide.
Nearly 68 million American adults — about 1 in 4 — plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says a circuit court decision means that VictoryLand is banned from offering electronic bingo.
Lottery and Gaming once again moving through the Alabama State House
All 140 legislators in Alabama are up for election this year, and according to Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers, this will play a major role in the outcome of proposed bills. The Alabama Legislature is tackling some big bills including permitless carry, gambling, and school choice. Flowers says gun advocate groups have pushed for the permitless carry bill…
The 2022 Alabama Regular Legislative Session starts on January 11, and some issues like gambling and prison reform are expected to be the forefront of discussions once again.
Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session which starts January 11
Alabama senators could vote on a lottery bill this week. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he hopes to get a Senate vote on his bill that would authorize a lottery where tickets could be sold at stores, kiosks and through a phone app. The Senate Tourism Committee approved the bill last month, but it has yet to get a floor…
