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Alabama bets in the shadows as lawmakers stall on sports wagering

Illegal and unregulated betting is expanding across Alabama, exposing consumers to risk while lawmakers delay action and forfeit millions in potential revenue.

Bill Britt

March 24, 2026

Opinion

Even 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.

Josh Moon

January 29, 2026

Opinion

It’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package

Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.

Lucas J. Parker

January 27, 2026

Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling

A bipartisan group of senators urged the CDC to study the rapid rise of sports gambling among youth, noting limited research showed deeply troubling results.

January 16, 2026

Opinion

A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions

Prediction market wagering is spreading rapidly, especially in states with no legal, traditional sports wagering, like Alabama. It could be devastating for the state.

Josh Moon

September 10, 2025

Opinion

Let 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.

Steve Flowers

March 26, 2025

Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme

Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network.

February 13, 2025

Alabama resists sports betting as neighboring states cash in on revenue

In states where sports betting is legal, the numbers speak volumes. Americans legally bet over $100 billion on sports in 2023.

Bill Britt

December 26, 2024

How to protect Alabamians from ills of sports wagering

There's only one way to protect Alabamians from the problems associated with sports wagering.

Josh Moon

April 22, 2024

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

March 10, 2021