Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The lottery, gaming bill all but died Thursday night. Blame Republicans

"Republicans attempted to undercut weeks of negotiations with a clumsy, poorly-planned scheme to rush through a lottery-only bill."

Josh Moon

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May 7, 2021

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.

Josh Moon

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March 17, 2021

Opinion

The gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next?

The issue might not be dead just yet.

Josh Moon

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March 10, 2021

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

Brandon Moseley

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March 10, 2021

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.

Josh Moon

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February 19, 2021

Analysis

“Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state

"It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get."

Josh Moon

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February 10, 2021

Analysis

The gambling report is fine, but the same hurdles remain

"We can’t get legislation until the two sides make a deal. Which is right where we’ve been the whole time."

Josh Moon

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December 22, 2020

Governor’s gambling study group gets estimate on lottery revenue

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Gambling Policy on Thursday heard just how much the state might make if lawmakers were to allow a lottery.  In the first year alone, Alabama could expect to generate about $1 billion in annual sales, depending on what lottery games the state sets up, and after expenses could … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 15, 2020

Opinion

An open letter to State House leaders on gambling

Dear Lt. Gov Ainsworth, House Speaker Rep. Mac McCutcheon and Senate Pro Tempore Sen. Del Marsh, Respectfully, I want to ask you to stop all pending gambling related bills moving through the House and the Senate. Further, to preclude our Great State of Alabama accepting wooden nickels, and having its clocks cleaned. Gov. Kay Ivey … Continued

Glenn Henry

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March 16, 2020