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Tag: GAMBLING

Roulette Alabama News
1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor: Gambling push likely early in 2025 session — 'It gets very complicated'

If state legislators want to make another attempt at comprehensive gambling, 2025 may be their last chance for the foreseeable future.

State Sen. David Sessions on Cap Journal, 5/8/2024 Alabama News
State Sen. Sessions: 2025 gambling effort must be 'good' for Alabama — not just good for gambling interests, more money for more gov't

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Tuesday, State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) acknowledged the possibility that the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

Gambling Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Is gambling dead in Alabama? Don't bet on it!

There’s a good possibility gambling will be back when the 2025 legislative session opens in February.  

Alabama House Alabama News
Joey Clark: The issue is never the issue in politics, especially not in Alabama

No matter how noble the issue or worthy the cause, politics cannot change man's nature nor take away his proclivity to wickedness.

Gudger415 Alabama News
Gudger on possible gambling and lottery vote in 2025: ‘If we're going to do it, we’ve got to do it early’

If another gambling and lottery package is brought up in the Senate for a vote in the 2025 session, it will happen early, according to incoming State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

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Alabama’s top House Democrat predicts more gambling debate in upcoming session — ‘Will have to be led in the Senate’

Those who thought the 2024 legislative session drama meant the end of the gambling debate for the foreseeable future might be disappointed in 2025, according to House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville).

casino gambling Alabama News
Lottery and gambling legislation possibility in 2025: ‘I think that issue is going to come before us’

Lottery and gambling legislation could be on tap again in the Alabama Legislature in the 2025 session.

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State Sen. Givhan on gambling package in 2025: ‘Don’t see it coming forward’

A recent changing of the guard in Senate leadership likely doesn’t change the prospects for approval of a gambling and lottery package in the 2025 session, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville).

State Rep. Mark Shirey Alabama News
State Rep. Shirey calls 2024 gambling effort 'tough vote, very hard vote,' downplays future 'plain' lottery vote chances

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday, State Rep. Mark Shirey (R-Mobile), a proponent of the failed effort, acknowledged the hurdles that would have had to be overcome for success.

Birmingham Race Course Alabama News
Poarch Band of Creek Indians buy Birmingham Race Course from McGregor family

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the McGregor family, owners of Birmingham Race Course and Casino and Victoryland Casino announced on Monday that they have entered into an agreement under which Wind Creek will acquire the Birmingham Race Course. 

CASINO GAMBLING GAMING LOTTERY BETTING Alabama News
Poarch Creek Indians hire Fine Geddie lobbying firm ahead of possible 2025 session gambling push

The Poarch Creek Indians recently hired the high-powered Fine Geddie lobbying firm ahead of the 2025 session.

Bingo Alabama News
Pelham City Council declines to punish businesses allegedly offering illegal gambling

Members of the Pelham City Council unanimously on Monday declined to revoke the business licenses of two bars allegedly offering illegal gambling to customers.

slot machine Alabama News
Enhanced penalties for illegal gambling to be considered in 2025 — 'We have a problem with illegal gaming in this state'

The Alabama Legislature tackled several hot-button issues during the 2024 session, but none caused more chaos than a package of gambling bills that sought to legalize and regulate gambling in the state.

State Sen Greg Albritton Alabama News
Albritton says Ivey 'gets even' concerning ADVA controversy, calls ALGOP gambling resolution 'short-sighted'

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) addressed the Alabama Republican Party’s resolution to oppose the expansion of gambling, immigration concerns and controversy surrounding the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs during the North Baldwin County Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday.

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ALGOP passes resolution opposing gambling expansion

The Alabama Republican Party overwhelmingly voted to oppose the expansion of gambling on Saturday at its summer business meeting.

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A. Eric Johnston: Opposing the expansion of Poarch Indian gambling in Alabama

H.R.6180 is pending in the U.S. House of Representatives. The purpose of this bill is to increase lands held in trust by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. If that happens, it will result in expanding Indian gambling activities in Alabama. 

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Senate Pro-Tem Reed on gambling impasse: Senate 'more conservative,' House focused on 'other elements' that raise revenue

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Tuesday, State Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) applauded the House for its push, noting more was "accomplished this session" than in prior attempts.

Garlan Gudger Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger: Gambling fallout 'is going to be lingering for a little while'

Following the Alabama Senate's failed vote on a conference committee deal on a comprehensive gambling bill, some House members have publicly expressed frustration with their colleagues in the upper chamber.

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger: Gambling bill to likely come up again in 2025; Says clean lottery bill ‘not going to pass’ due to special interests

The Alabama Legislature will likely reconsider gambling legislation in 2025 similar to the bill that failed to pass by one vote in the Senate last month, according to State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Andy Whitt. Alabama News
State Rep. Whitt blames Senate for gambling failure — 'The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance'

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) recently spoke on the legislature’s failure to advance a comprehensive gambling package, expressing disappointment at the Senate for the legislation’s eventual stalling in the upper chamber.

David Bronner Alabama News
RSA’s Bronner asks retirees to ‘encourage’ Ivey to call special session on gambling

Debate over various gambling proposals took place throughout the 2024 legislative without any gambling legislation passing both chambers.

jeff poor podcast Alabama News
1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor reviews highs and lows of 2024 legislative session dominated by gambling

Gambling dominated both chambers and ultimately failed by one vote. Still, it cast a long shadow on the proceedings and led to several promising bills dying on the vine. Despite that, the session did have some big wins.

Books Alabama News
'What an insult to the parents of our state': Advocates outraged over library obscenity bill failure due to gambling gridlock

Parents and reform advocates are outraged that instead of taking steps to protect children from potentially harmful material, the state legislature instead prioritized a gambling bill that got lost in political gamesmanship.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: 'I don't know what the House was thinking when the Senate sent down a lottery bill'

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to the public frustration from gambling proponents.

State Sen. Chris Elliott. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Senate Republicans 'more conservative' than House Republicans on gambling

As the hangover from the 2024 legislative session lingers, some members are speaking out about this year's failed comprehensive gambling effort now that the legislature has adjourned sine die.

Chris Blackshear Alabama News
State Rep. Blackshear puts failed gambling package on Senate – 'Ask one of the 15 senators that voted against this legislation'

State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) is not shying away from blaming the Senate for its inability to advance multiple iterations of the comprehensive gambling package during the legislative session.

Auburn PD Alabama News
Auburn Police arrest two on gambling charges

Auburn Police arrested Rifat Hassan for conspiracy to promote gambling and possession of a gambling device on Tuesday.

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