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.
sports betting
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.
Super Bowl Week: Nearly 68 million U.S. adults plan to wager on the game
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.
As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop players and staff from gambling
All major college sports conferences are paying independent betting monitors to make sure their athletes abide by the rules and to catch those who are not.
AP Sources: Indiana Man at Center of Gambling Probes Involving Alabama, Cincinnati Baseball
An Indiana man whose son is on the Univ. of Cincinnati baseball team is at the center of investigations that led to the firings of Alabama coach Brad Bohannon and two members of Bearcats baseball staff, according to AP sources.
Ohio Gambling Regulator Halts Betting on Alabama Baseball
Ohio’s top gambling regulator has barred licensed sportsbooks in the state from accepting bets on Alabama baseball games after a report warned of suspicious gambling activity.
Early Gambling Debate Mired in Casino Location Concerns
Alabama state senators have raised concerns about proposed casino locations in the state, with some lawmakers wanting additional gambling locations. The Alabama Senate on Thursday began debate on a lottery and casino bill. Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) says he will not seek a vote until lawmakers return from next week’s legislative break. The bill proposes establishing a state lottery as…
