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Marsh introduces gambling bill in Alabama special session

July 16, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama, Lottery

After Alabama Governor Robert Bentley failed to include gambling revenue in his fiscal plan, on Monday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh filed a bill this special session re-introducing lottery and casino leg...

Alabama special session: No gambling revenue to be considered

Lars Jones

July 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama, Taxation

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley did not include gambling revenue in his fiscal plan as a way to deal with the states budget shortfall in a special session of the legislature. Senator President Pro Tem, Del M...

Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case

Lars Jones

June 28, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alabama, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In the ongoing tug-of-war between Alabama businessman, Milton McGregor and Attorney General, Luther Strange, Assistant Attorney General John Kachelman has filed a notice of appeal to the most recent ruling. In ...

Alabama judge rules in favor of VictoryLand gaming facility

Sadonna Price

June 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Update: Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case In the state of Alabama, Circuit Judge William Shashy has ruled against the state in a case involving the gaming facility VictoryLand. In 2013, ...

Birmingham woman wins $1 million jackpot at Wetumpka casino

Sadonna Price

June 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Alabama

On June 18th, one lucky first time visitor to the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel was able to earn a jackpot prize of over $1 million. The casino in Wetumpka is reporting the lucky winner, known as ‘Irene’, won t...

Poarch Band of Creeks file lawsuit to stop taxation on casino

Lars Jones

May 28, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Alabama, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is suing an Alabama Tax Assessor for trying to levy millions of dollars of taxes on tribal property. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alaba...

Chances fade for 2015 Alabama casino bill—Senate deadline today

Sadonna Price

May 28, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Alabama, Lottery

When Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh proposed a state lottery in Alabama, the new measure receive a great deal of attention. For weeks, discussions were had as to if the lottery would finally come to fruitio...

Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks

Sam Mitchell

May 13, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alabama, Lottery

Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery and casino proposals. The casinos would be located at three or four greyhound tracks. Speake...

Bill would make casino contributions to Alabama politicians a crime

Lars Jones

May 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama

The casino industry in the United States has always used a percentage of its revenues to fund charities and non-government institutions. Most casinos usually have a list of programs and sponsors that receive re...

Alabama gambling turmoil; Poarch Creeks question plan, want compact

Sadonna Price

May 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Alabama

For over a decade, Alabama politicians have refused to create a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The tribe has several casinos in the state yet pays no tax revenue as there is no Tribal/State gamb...

Poarch Creeks offer Alabama $250M for Class III gaming pact–Senator has other ideas

Sadonna Price

April 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Alabama

The state of Alabama has been offered $250 million by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to help with the budget shortfall within the state in exchange for a gaming compact. The tribe wants a compact for Class II...

Alabama could raise $400 million with casinos, lottery

Sam Mitchell

April 28, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alabama, Lottery

A report from Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh states Alabama could see an increase of $400 million in revenue with casinos and a lottery. The lottery and casinos would be available at the four greyhound trac...

Alabama democrats propose a state lottery and gambling compact

Sam Mitchell

April 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Alabama, Lottery

The Democratic Caucus took steps that have surprised many with new initiatives they would like the Alabama House of Representatives to pass. On Wednesday April 8, 2015, the Democrats proposed cigarette tax incr...

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Marsh introduces gambling bill in Alabama special session

Alabama special session: No gambling revenue to be considered

Alabama AG files appeal in VictoryLand forfeiture case

Alabama judge rules in favor of VictoryLand gaming facility

Birmingham woman wins $1 million jackpot at Wetumpka casino

Poarch Band of Creeks file lawsuit to stop taxation on casino

Chances fade for 2015 Alabama casino bill—Senate deadline today

Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks

Bill would make casino contributions to Alabama politicians a crime

Alabama gambling turmoil; Poarch Creeks question plan, want compact

Poarch Creeks offer Alabama $250M for Class III gaming pact–Senator has other ideas

Alabama could raise $400 million with casinos, lottery

Alabama democrats propose a state lottery and gambling compact

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