Alabama: Latest News

Decatur police seized gambling machines, cash and a gun at a suspected gambling house on Oct. 20 and charged five people with gambling offenses.

Alabama’s HB 490 aims to legalize sports betting, electronic games, and a lottery, creating a new Gaming Commission.

Alabama lawmakers and stakeholders, including the Poarch Creek Indians, are gearing up for a 2025 push to legalize gambling.

Despite potential benefits, Alabama's legislative session concludes without a Senate vote on the pivotal gambling legislation.

Alabama's gaming bills, including proposals for electronic gaming machines and a state lottery, failed in the Senate.

Alabama House advances a groundbreaking gambling proposal, aiming to introduce a lottery and 10 casinos but excluding sports betting.

Alabama legislators form a conference committee to resolve differences in gambling expansion bills, with state's gambling future at stake.

Alabama takes a step toward modernized gambling, with the Senate approving legislation for a state lottery and electronic wagering.

Alabama House of Representatives passes bills for lottery, casinos, & sports betting, moving a step closer to a statewide gambling overhaul.

Legislation 16 Feb 2024

Alabama lawmakers unveil gambling bills, proposing a state lottery, up to 10 casinos, sports betting, and a regulatory commission.