Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a compromise on gambling legislation. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook in the closing days of the legislative session. A conference committee approved a proposal that would include a state lottery and electronic games of chance, such as slot machines, at seven locations in the state.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a compromise on gambling legislation that would authorize a state lottery and multiple sites with electronic gambling machines. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook in the closing days of the legislative session.
“I don’t know. The vote is close,” Republican Sen. Greg. Albritton, a conference committee member, said of the bill’s chances in the Senate. “It will be close probably in the in the House too.” that would have allowed a lottery, sports betting and up to 10 casinos with table games. Disagreements have included the referendum date, the number of casinos and whether sports betting should be allowed.
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