The moral argument for gambling legislation
For years, the moral argument against gambling legislation has been effective. But today, the shoe's on the other foot.
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See recent postsRefusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Unregulated gaming accounts for most fraud and abuse in sports wagering and other gaming activities. Alabama isn't helping.
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See recent postsWant to vote on gambling, lottery? This is your year
With elections a year away, there's no better time than now to let lawmakers know what you want.
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See recent postsAn Alabama town has its asset frozen because our gambling laws are ridiculous
The town of Lipscomb can't pay its employees because it's the subject of an AG's lawsuit over electronic bingo.
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See recent postsClearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
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See recent postsBirmingham Racecourse sale may be good news for gambling legislation, employees
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse could prompt movement on gaming legislation.
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See recent postsAlabama’s absurd gambling predicament exposed again
With Alabama operators opening resort casinos in other states, this state's gambling predicament becomes even more absurd.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians set to open Chicago casino
The Wind Creek Chicago Southland, an upscale casino and resort, is predicted to generate more than $200 million in annual tax revenue.
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See recent postsThe gambling silly season has begun
As is usually the case when it comes to gambling legislation in Alabama, the rumors, innuendos and outright lies have started to fly.
Bill would exempt charity bingo, raffle from gaming ban
The legislation simply allows for traditional bingo and traditional raffle games to be conducted for “noncommercial charitable fundraising purposes.”