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.
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State, federal law enforcement raid 14 casinos in Jefferson County
The Alabama AG's Office obtained temporary restraining orders against the casinos, closing them for at least the near future.
GreeneTrack closes its doors, dozens of employees laid off
A recent Alabama Supreme Court decision left the casino with no alternative but to close.
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Currently, GreeneTrack is being taxed at a rate of more than 100 percent. While other casinos around it operate under a different tax code.
GreeneTrack has closed after tax ruling, other casinos will follow
The tax structure imposed by an Alabama Supreme Court ruling has left the casinos paying more in taxes than they take in.
State investigating campaign donations to Greene County sheriff
Sheriff Jonathan Benison has received donations from a casino, a bingo charity and bingo-affiliated businesses.
A new plan for a lottery, sports wagering, gaming
New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.
Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
Gambling issue hovers over the last day of the legislative session
If the House tries to take up gambling on the last day of the session, it would likely kill dozens of other priority bills.