The latest gambling bill: a breakdown
The first gambling bill makes it debut on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's being proposed at this point.
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See recent postsWhy 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.
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See recent postsThe session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead
"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."
Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say
Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians.
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See recent postsThe gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next?
The issue might not be dead just yet.
Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
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See recent postsMarsh Dumps Gaming Bill for Political Ambitions
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) recently told al.com’s Chuck Dean that he would no longer carry the gaming bill he has championed since the 2015 legislative session — a fact we reported about a month ago. Marsh claims he is pulling his support because he doesn’t have the … Continued