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The issue of sports betting seeps into GOP primary House race in Alabama.

Alabama GOP Primary Race Heats Up Over Sports Betting, PAC Ties

The May 19 GOP primary in Alabama’s House District 85 has one candidate accusing the other of PAC ties, as sports betting takes center stage

Posted on: April 20, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

PACS give to several candidates in Alabama.

Gambling PACs Flood Alabama Campaigns

More than $100,000 was donated to Alabama candidates from pro-gambling political action committees, targeting state for gambling expansion

Posted on: March 17, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Ace Casino is returning to four states due to California's sweeps ban.

California’s Ban on Sweeps Casinos Spurs Ace Casino’s Return to 4 States

After earlier ceasing operations in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland, Ace Casino is returning to those states due to CA sweeps ban

Posted on: October 28, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

Greene County Historical Horse Racing Under Consideration After Alabama Gambling Bill Fails

A bill in the Alabama legislature could allow two businesses in Greene County to offer guests gambling on historical horse racing terminals

Posted on: April 22, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Lottery Takes On Political Football Role In Alabama With State Elections Looming

The continued absence of a state lottery in Alabama is more about tangential issues than whether Alabama should offer a lottery alone

Posted on: April 17, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Alabama Legislators Will Try To Hash Out Differences On Gambling Regulation

Alabama legislators will try to work out compromises on different versions of bills that could regulate gambling in the state.

Posted on: April 10, 2024 | | Derek Helling

Alabama Senate Strips Sports Betting, Retail Casinos From Gambling Legislation

The end result of the bills could be Alabama going from some limited gaming facilities authorized by local constitutional amendments to three full tribal casinos, seven facilities with slot-like historical horse racing machines and a state lottery.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Alabama Casino, Sports Betting Legislation Advancing Ahead Of Possible House Passage

The Alabama House could pass a sweeping gambling expansion bill legalizing sports betting, casinos and lottery as early as Thursday.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Alabama Governor Shows Support For Gambling Laws In State Of The State Address

Having Gov. Kay Ivey's support, Alabama lawmakers involved in discussions about gambling legislation release details of forthcoming bills.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Alabama Capitol Building Lit Up Orange At Night

Alabama Lawmakers Say Commission Is Necessary To Curb Illegal Gaming

Three Alabama lawmakers have spoken up recently about the need to form a gaming commission to curb illegal gambling and create regulations.

Posted on: November 24, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Alabama GOP Primary Race Heats Up Over Sports Betting, PAC Ties

Gambling PACs Flood Alabama Campaigns

California’s Ban on Sweeps Casinos Spurs Ace Casino’s Return to 4 States

Greene County Historical Horse Racing Under Consideration After Alabama Gambling Bill Fails

Lottery Takes On Political Football Role In Alabama With State Elections Looming

Alabama Legislators Will Try To Hash Out Differences On Gambling Regulation

Alabama Senate Strips Sports Betting, Retail Casinos From Gambling Legislation

Alabama Casino, Sports Betting Legislation Advancing Ahead Of Possible House Passage

Alabama Governor Shows Support For Gambling Laws In State Of The State Address

Alabama Lawmakers Say Commission Is Necessary To Curb Illegal Gaming

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