Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more
Here’s a look at what the governor had to say.
February 7, 2024
Gambling
On gaming, I’m a “yes” in the chamber and a “no” on the ballot
I challenge my colleagues to set their personal beliefs aside and cast a vote that empowers the people to choose.
February 5, 2024
Alfa’s Vegas retreat highlights the need for Alabama gaming legislation
Alfa has made it clear that it opposes 'all forms of gambling,' so its Vegas retreat illustrates just how economically beneficial gambling legislation could be.
January 31, 2024
API’s poll on gambling offers a skewed view on a complex subject
A mix of polling and "push polling" yields results that are at best questionable, and at worst, significantly misleading.
January 24, 2024
It’s time we let the people decide the fate of gambling in Alabama
In the upcoming legislative session, I will co-sponsor legislation to finally put an end to these organized crime rings in our state.
January 19, 2024
Why can’t you just vote on gambling?
There are reasons why you never get to vote on gambling. Those reasons have absolutely nothing to do with what's best for the state.
December 18, 2023
Rep. Andy Whitt’s Alabama investigation reveals pervasive illegal gambling
Whitt's tour was a deep dive into the heart of Alabama's gaming issue, one that can no longer be sidelined by the Legislature.
December 4, 2023
There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
The AG's office announced it raided a casino that was "shut down" by authorities just over a year ago. That's the state's gambling problem in a nutshell.
November 30, 2023
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide.
November 28, 2023
U.S. casino gaming industry’s monumental impact of gaming on economy: New study revealed
71 percent of U.S. adults see the positive economic impact of the casino gaming industry.
October 10, 2023