The latest lottery failure should teach us one thing: You don’t matter
Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much.
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See recent postsThere’s one way to solve Alabama’s illegal gambling issue: we already have it
Anyone who says the answer to gambling is to "enforce the laws" is either lying or has no idea what they're talking about.
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See recent postsLast roll of the dice on Alabama’s gambling bill
Alabama stands on the brink of a generational opportunity. Let the people vote, and let them decide the future of gaming.
Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee
The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery.
Alabama’s gambling problem: Barrels of money and no regulation
The piles of money hauled in from illegal gambling in Alabama are unbelievable.
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See recent postsIf Alabama is going to have a lottery, it needs to be an education lottery
It is worth noting that every state that borders Alabama has a successful education lottery.
Gambling legislation heads to committee: “A lot of what we do defies all logic”
Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance.
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See recent postsWithout the lottery, Alabama is losing
If some legislators have their way, this opportunity will die. Now is your chance to be heard.
House v. Senate: A comparison of two gambling bills
For the same number of gambling locations around Alabama, the House bill generates some $600 million more annually than a Senate bill.
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See recent postsHow did gambling get so screwed up in Alabama?
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?