Gambling

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."

February 12, 2021

SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.

February 11, 2021

HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.

February 11, 2021

"It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get."

February 10, 2021

"The paramount issues will be reapportionment, gambling and prisons."

February 10, 2021

One person was arrested, $11,000 and 63 machines were seized and another warrant was issued.

January 19, 2021

Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.

January 4, 2021

"We can’t get legislation until the two sides make a deal. Which is right where we’ve been the whole time."

December 22, 2020

Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.

December 21, 2020

The 876-page report ultimately lays out five options for Ivey and state legislators to consider.

December 18, 2020