Tag Archives: gambling
Electronic bingo in all forms officially ruled illegal in Alabama
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — Two rulings by the Alabama Supreme Court today (Dec. 23), combined with a March ruling already on the books, officially clarify that electronic bingo in all its forms is illegal in Alabama, according to Attorney General Luther … Continue reading
Bentley creates advisory council on gambling; illegal bingo allowed to operate in state
MONTGOMERY (Maggie Walsh) — Gov. Robert Bentley announced this afternoon that he is creating an advisory council to study local and state laws on gambling and any possible revenues that may come from it. The council will present findings and recommendations … Continue reading
No lottery for Alabama after ‘thoroughly confusing’ process
BIRMINGHAM (Maggie Walsh) — “The lottery bill for the 2016 special session is dead,” announced the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, on Aug. 26 after the Senate voted against agreeing with the House changes to the bill (SB3). The … Continue reading
Lottery bill passes in House; back to Senate today
BIRMINGHAM (TAB) — Gov. Robert Bentley’s lottery bill, SB 3, fell two votes short of passing in the House last night, but in a surprising turn of events that includes a reconsideration motion and a re-vote, the bill was passed just … Continue reading
Lottery vote will not be on Nov. 8 ballot
BIRMINGHAM (TAB) — Alabama House members blocked the committee meeting on Gov. Robert Bentley’s lottery proposal this afternoon, ensuring that it will not be on the Nov. 8 ballot for Alabamians to vote on. Bentley’s lottery bill, SB 3, had to be reviewed … Continue reading
What Alabamians have to say about a lottery
BIRMINGHAM (TAB) — Alabamians have less than 24 hours to decide where they really stand on the issue of the lottery so they can contact their representative and have a heart-to-heart conversation. To contact your representative before the Tuesday afternoon session of the … Continue reading
Whose math makes sense?
BIRMINGHAM (Maggie Walsh) — Now that Gov. Robert Bentley’s lottery bill has been passed through the Senate, the House of Representatives has until Wednesday to approve the measure in order to get the bill on the ballot for Nov. 8. … Continue reading
Gov. Bentley’s lottery bill passes Senate, headed to House on Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM (Maggie Walsh and Jennifer Davis Rash) — Gov. Robert Bentley’s lottery bill (SB 3), sponsored by Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, passed the Alabama Senate 21–12 a little more than a hour ago. The bill is Bentley’s attempt to address … Continue reading
Expanded gambling bill dies; lottery bill to be considered tomorrow
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — One lottery bill is dead after this afternoon’s Senate session and the other will be addressed in the morning. Sen. Jim McClendon’s lottery bill was just one vote shy of passing, with 20 aye votes and 11 nays. … Continue reading
Gov. Bentley to propose lottery in special session
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — Gov. Robert Bentley confirmed July 27 that he will be bringing a statewide lottery proposal to the special session that will begin Aug. 15. The goal of the session is to find funding for the $85 million Medicaid … Continue reading
