Gambling

Legislature

House member: Blame 15 Alabama senators for gambling legislation failing

As lawmakers continue to get heat from constituents over gambling legislation failing, there is really only one group to blame.

May 16, 2024

Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.

May 10, 2024

Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much.

May 10, 2024

The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center.

May 9, 2024

Angered by the handling of gambling legislation, House members on Tuesday appeared to kill an ag center in retaliation.

May 8, 2024

This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state.

May 3, 2024

Continuing a decades-long trend, a seemingly sure-to-pass gaming bill came up a vote shy on Tuesday night. But it's not dead.

May 1, 2024

The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.

April 30, 2024

If Alabamians get the much sought after right-to-vote on a lottery, and regulate gambling in the state, it is because of Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.

April 24, 2024

There's only one way to protect Alabamians from the problems associated with sports wagering.

April 22, 2024