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Alabama Lawmakers Halt Gambling Bill, Sponsor Predicts Decades-Long Hiatus

Johnny K.
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A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...

Sports Betting Demand Surge in American States Without Legal Online Options

Johnny K.
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As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...

Wind Creek Hospitality Acquires Birmingham Racecourse and Casino

Johnny K.
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Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, posi...

Alabama Legislature’s Bid for Gaming Expansion Fizzles as Senate Rejects Bills in Nail-Biting Vote

Vanja Mitic
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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 b...

New Legislation Changes Gambling Plan for Alabama, Sports Betting and Casino Games Removed

Vanja Mitic
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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 betti...

Alabama Could See First Votes on Gambling Legislation for State Lottery, In-Person & Online Sports Betting and Up to 10 Casinos

Vanja Mitic
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Sports betting, a state lottery, and casinos might become legal in Alabama after the voters decide upon the approval of the gambling legislation in the state, which is expected to be done this week.  Possibl...

Legalized Sports Betting Hits Record Levels and Looks For Expansion in California and Texas

Radosav Milutinovic
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The U.S. sports betting industry continued its expansion in 2023 towards the all-time record levels. Some industry experts expect that the U.S. sports betting handle across the 37 states that allow sports betti...

Magic City Casino Sale Moves Forward; First Change Of Owner

Marija Malenovic
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Following a two-month postponement and an improved pitch, for so-called the biggest casino deal in Florida history, the Florida Gaming Control Commission on Wednesday, February 8, granted conditional approval f...
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Layoff for Hundreds of Employees in Victoryland Casino – What’s Behind This Decision?

Vanja Mitic
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These days, all we hear are layoffs at Twitter, Google, and Amazon. But they aren’t the only ones who recently needed to fire many employees. Macon County’s Victoryland Casino laid off hundreds of employees. Dr...

Alabama charges 11 persons for illegal sports betting operations

Radosav Milutinovic
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Federal prosecutors said Friday that 11 people across Alabama have been charged with tax evasion, illegal operation, and money laundering activities in connection to an online sports betting organization. Ille...

Havenick family intends to sell Magic City Casino to Poarch Tribe; Wind Creek Owner of 10 Gaming Operations

Marija Malenovic
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Magic City Casino owners, the Havenick family, are selling one of the oldest Miami-based casinos to an Alabama-based Indian tribe, the Poarch Band Creek Indians, for an undisclosed price. On Thursday, December ...