Waters opposes gaming—and voters deciding—in District 22 race
The first-time candidate opposed gambling expansion and even a statewide vote, despite gaming’s role in District 22’s economy.
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See recent postsAlabama’s gambling misinformation problem is costing us about a billion dollars per year
Misinformation about gaming laws and regulations continue to plague Alabama's gaming debate, and it's costing us big time.
Democrats want to give people an opportunity to vote on a state lottery
State Representative Phillip Ensler is planning a new lottery push, and it promises to be popular with voters.
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.
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See recent postsEven Mississippi is handling gambling better
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Alabama politicians need to “focus on the things that are gonna improve people’s quality of life,” Ensler said.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians plan new approach to avoid old gambling debate pitfalls
To overcome the typical gaming obstacles and finally get a gambling bill passed, the Poarch Creek Indians are taking a new approach.
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See recent postsPut the blame where it belongs for gambling legislation failing again
For some reason, whenever gambling legislation fails, a bunch of blame gets passed to everyone except those who actually deserve it.
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See recent postsThere’s a new gambling bill, but the same old story
Gambling legislation has been on the brink of passing for three decades now. It probably won't happen until someone loses a seat.
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See recent postsLet Alabamians vote on lottery, sports betting, and new revenue
Alabama’s legislators need to let Alabamians vote on whether they want to reap revenue from a lottery and sports betting.