Legislation to start a state lottery, and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices, faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites.Any gambling proposal would have to be approved by both three-fifths of lawmakers and a majority of voters. Alabamians have not voted on gambling since a proposed lottery was rejected in 1999.
“As you all are aware, we minimized the casino opportunity, eliminated the sports betting, which were topics that were non-starters in the Senate body,” Reed said.to allow a state lottery, sports-betting at in-person sites and online platforms, and up to 10 casino sites with table games and slot machines. The Senate plan greatly reduced the number of potential casino sites and eliminated sports betting.
“The House sent us up a comprehensive package that covered a great deal. The Senate sent to them a much-reduced package and with very specific instructions on potential changes. That appears to have a chilling effect on advancement,” said Sen. Greg Albritton, who handled the legislation in the Senate.
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