Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness
The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed.
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Simple lottery bill likely to be voted on Tuesday
The Alabama Senate is expected to vote on Sen. Jim McClendon's lottery bill, SB319, when it meets on Tuesday.
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See recent postsGambling and budgets priority for Legislature
"The Legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session."
Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill
Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate
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See recent postsA lawsuit has been filed over the gambling bill. It is ridiculous.
"The error-filled lawsuit makes a lot of claims, backs up none of them and generally angles to keep the status quo."
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.
How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal
The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other.
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See recent postsMarsh’s gambling bill is already good, but it could be great
"The comprehensive gaming bill could be life-changing for many of Alabama's poorest citizens, with only a few minor changes."
State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.