Alabama gambling legislation advances; vote could come Thursday
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
The Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee discusses a constitutional amendment to allow a lottery and six new casinos.
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A plan to start a lottery, six new casinos, and sports betting advanced today in the Alabama Legislature.
The main bill in the package, a constitutional amendment that would be subject to approval by voters in November 2022, was hashed out in a public hearing that started shortly after 11 a.m.
After the public hearing and a discussion, the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the bill on a voice vote.