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Alabama House passes its first ever comprehensive gambling legislation

The two-bill package, including a constitutional amendment that must be approved by voters, now moves to the senate.

February 16, 2024

The Alabama AG's Office obtained temporary restraining orders against the casinos, closing them for at least the near future.

April 13, 2023

A recent Alabama Supreme Court decision left the casino with no alternative but to close.

February 1, 2023

Currently, GreeneTrack is being taxed at a rate of more than 100 percent. While other casinos around it operate under a different tax code.

September 12, 2022

The tax structure imposed by an Alabama Supreme Court ruling has left the casinos paying more in taxes than they take in.

September 1, 2022

Sheriff Jonathan Benison has received donations from a casino, a bingo charity and bingo-affiliated businesses.

May 23, 2022

New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.

March 4, 2022

Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”

May 18, 2021

If the House tries to take up gambling on the last day of the session, it would likely kill dozens of other priority bills.

May 13, 2021