Senate appears to have a consensus in support of a lottery bill
The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites.
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Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills
Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break.
Report: Lottery could help pay for college for thousands
A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education.
Experts testify on lottery, VictoryLand and downside of PCI’s tax-free monopoly
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley’s Gambling Advisory Committee received a crash course on Thursday on the detailed operation of a state lottery and learned the history and tax payments made by the state’s largest non-Indian casino, VictoryLand. Louisiana Lottery president Rose Hudson and New Hampshire Lottery executive director Charlie McIntyre spent … Continued
Marsh Releases Omnibus Gaming Bill, with Opposition on Fifth Floor
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released a copy of his omnibus gaming bill, which would authorize gaming at certain locations throughout the State. (See bill here.) There are many obstacles to Marsh’s plan, but the greatest is coming from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), … Continued