Gambling

Legislature

Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation

The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached.

February 23, 2024

Give Alabama a Voice praises House passage of gaming bill

Last week, the House approved bills that would allow the people of Alabama to vote on establishing a comprehensive gaming package.

February 20, 2024

Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Two

The Legislature met for days four, five and six in the second week of the 2024 Legislative Session.

February 20, 2024

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.

February 16, 2024

House committee advances gambling legislation, floor debate could come Thursday

With very little argument and only a single no vote, gambling legislation sailed out of committee and heads to the House floor.

February 15, 2024

Gambling bill hearing offers no surprises

A House committee heard from 18 speakers both for and against the gambling bill. There was little new information and no surprises.

February 14, 2024

Don’t give Alabama businesses the shaft again

Alabama gaming operators have been shafted repeatedly by the state's ever-changing and weirdly-enforced gaming laws. Let's not do it again.

February 13, 2024

Utilizing gaming revenue for good

When it comes to educating the next generation, the lottery proposal within this legislation offers momentous opportunity.

February 13, 2024

Gambling bill still on track after weekend “blip”

Negotiations continue over a proposed comprehensive gambling bill, but all involved believe things are still moving towards passage

February 12, 2024

Give Alabama a Voice TV ad targets gaming law facts

This television ad buy by Give Alabama a Voice is not just a campaign; it's a clarion call for empowerment, urging lawmakers to heed the will of the people.

February 9, 2024