Lawmakers Pushing Legal Gambling In Alabama Through New Bills

By Christina Monroe | February 3, 2021
Senator Del Marsh

New legislation is expected to be presented to the Alabama Legislature before its May adjournment to legalize casino gaming and a state lottery. A study done in 2020 for gambling in Alabama showed that a state lottery, sports betting, and casino games would generate up to $700 million in annual revenue. The proposal for a…

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Benefits Outweigh Risks As Legal Gambling Up For Discussion In AL

By Christina Monroe | December 21, 2020
Alabama Casino

Alabama is considering the legalization of various gaming markets after a recent study found how lucrative these industries could be for the state. The Heart of Dixie has researched the effects that casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery would have on Alabama. Outside of problem gambling being an issue, close to one billion…

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