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Gerald Dial Alabama News
Dial files campaign finance complaint with SoS against sports betting-backed American Conservative Fund

Former State Sen. Gerald Dial recently filed a complaint with Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen over mailers from the American Conservative Fund backing his incumbent primary opponent, State Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika).

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'Not a serious bill': State Sen. Givhan rejects recently filed 'clean' lottery bill

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) spoke about a "clean" lottery bill filed last week in the Alabama State Senate.

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Two former Alabama State basketball players indicted in alleged NCAA bribery and point-shaving scheme

Two former Alabama State basketball players were indicted on Thursday in an alleged NCAA bribery and point-shaving scheme. 

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville leaving sports betting up to the legislature — 'The taxpayers in the state of Alabama will make a decision on that'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday weighed in on the ongoing gambling issue in Alabama, saying the people should decide.

Bobby Singleton Alabama News
Top Democrat: We need gambling because ... Elon Musk

State Senator Bobby Singleton's (D-Greensboro) obsession with Elon Musk knows no bounds.

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‘Red44’ illegal sports betting defendants plead guilty

A federal case involving a multi-million-dollar illegal sports betting operation ended this week with 10 defendants pleading guilty to multiple charges.

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Sports betting is a bad bet for college athletes and fans

Multiple states that have legalized sports betting are now curtailing or regretting it due to the mental health consequences for adolescent men.

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'Red44' illegal sports betting trial involving six from Alabama delayed

The case of 11 defendants charged in connection to a possible multi-million-dollar illegal sports gambling conspiracy has been continued for the second time.

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Sports betting would bring gambling to every single living room in Alabama

Sports betting isn't a fair wager, and it's a bad bet for Alabama sports and Alabama families.

Practice balls rest in a bin against Auburn at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Friday, Apr 14, 2023. Alabama News
Report: Fired Alabama baseball head coach Bohannon was communicating with bettor in Ohio at time of 'suspicious' activity

Per ESPN's David Purdum, Sportsbook surveillance video indicated that the person who placed two suspicious bets in Cincinnati, Ohio, involving Alabama was communicating with Bohannon at the time.

Alabama Head Coach Brad Bohannon (6) talks to his team during post game against Southern Miss at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama fires baseball coach amid investigation into 'suspicious' wagering activity

In a Thursday email from the University of Alabama, athletics director Greg Byrne announced the firing of baseball coach Brad Bohannon.

Trussville Entertainment District Alabama News
Dozens of properties across Alabama, including much of the Trussville Entertainment District, listed in money laundering scheme indictment

The investigation into a possible multi-million dollar illegal sports gambling conspiracy, tax evasion and money laundering scheme could lead to the seizure of 30 properties, many across Alabama, including several that make up the Trussville Entertainment District (TED).