The Alabama Legislature encountered a stalemate on Thursday, failing to push through highly contested gaming bills on the concluding day of the state’s legislative session. Despite the House’s approval of two bills supporting gaming expansion, they faltered in the Senate, falling short by one vote due to Sen. Greg Albritton’s reversal. House approval, Senate hurdle: On April 30, the Alabama House endorsed the ongoing gaming bills, with House Bill 151 securing a 72-29 vote and House Bill 152 passing with a 70-29 vote. However, […]

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After the legislation was approved by the Alabama Senate committee, the casino industry in the state is facing a lot of changes. According to the new legislation, the lottery will be legalized, but sports betting and full casino games are banned from the state. Change in the plans: On February 15, the Alabama House approved the legislation that would lead to the legalization of sports betting operations and the opening of seven new casinos. Lottery was also approved, and that […]

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