Alabama Proposes Major Gambling Expansion

A comprehensive bill seeks to introduce a state lottery and 10 new casinos, potentially generating over $800 million in annual revenue.

A comprehensive gambling bill introduced in Alabama proposes a state lottery and the creation of 10 casinos, aiming to shift the state's conservative stance on gambling.
The legislation could generate over $800 million in annual revenue for Alabama, with provisions for education funding and sports betting revenue allocation.
Republican Governor Kay Ivey supports the bill, which faces a steep climb to become law due to the Alabama Constitution's current ban on lotteries and casinos.
The bill also seeks to crack down on small electronic gambling machines and proposes a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for casino games at their locations.
Alabama lawmakers also consider other controversial measures, including absentee ballot restrictions and the establishment of a limited school voucher program.