Marsh’s gambling bill is already good, but it could be great
"The comprehensive gaming bill could be life-changing for many of Alabama's poorest citizens, with only a few minor changes."
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State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.
Analysis | “Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state
"It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get."
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See recent postsBig issues facing the Alabama Legislature
"The paramount issues will be reapportionment, gambling and prisons."
One arrested, deputies seize cash, machines in gambling raids
One person was arrested, $11,000 and 63 machines were seized and another warrant was issued.
Ten issues that will face Alabama in 2021
Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.
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See recent postsAnalysis | The gambling report is fine, but the same hurdles remain
"We can’t get legislation until the two sides make a deal. Which is right where we’ve been the whole time."
Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s study group on gambling releases report
The 876-page report ultimately lays out five options for Ivey and state legislators to consider.