How did gambling get so screwed up in Alabama?
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?
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Alabama citizens will most likely be denied a chance to vote on gambling
Because of special interests and out-of-state meddling, Alabama citizens likely won't get a chance to vote on gambling, losing out on billions in revenue.
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See recent postsAlabama Senate delivers on its priorities at session midpoint
Results are being delivered to Alabamians as promised.
Senate passes stripped down gaming bill; the real fight starts now
The House and Senate must try to come together and hammer out a compromise gambling bill.
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See recent postsWhat a stupid, stupid day Tuesday was in the Alabama Senate
Alabama lawmakers think you're stupid. And they're working hard to make sure you stay that way.
The gambling fight gets messier
Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote.
Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate
Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.
The gambling fight continues on, weirdly
A small faction of senators is trying to slyly kill the bill and block voters from an opportunity to have a say about the issue.
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See recent postsAlabama desperately needs legal, regulated sports wagering
Sports wagering in Alabama is a $2 billion-per-year industry operated by con men and used car salesmen. We should change that.
Gambling bill unlikely to see action this week, but there is renewed optimism
As senators work through a variety of options for gambling, many are starting to realize the best option is in front of them.