State A new gambling push: Statewide ads to start Wednesday The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way. Josh MoonSeptember 1, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Sessions ends: Gambling left on the table "The gambling issue dominated the entire session. However, it failed in the House of Representatives." Steve FlowersJune 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | We’re not giving up on Alabamians’ right to vote on gaming, lottery "Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action." Stephanie A. BryanMay 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gaming and lottery: It ain’t over till it’s over "A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later." Bill BrittMay 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The lottery, gaming bill all but died Thursday night. Blame Republicans "Republicans attempted to undercut weeks of negotiations with a clumsy, poorly-planned scheme to rush through a lottery-only bill." Josh MoonMay 7, 2021
Legislature Analysis | The gambling bill: A breakdown There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat. Josh MoonMay 6, 2021
Legislature Gambling bill to be considered in House today SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
State Gambling bill advances, but problems loom Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation. Josh MoonMay 5, 2021
Legislature Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 15, 2021