Legislature Analysis | We already have lots of gambling in Alabama, just no revenue Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2022
Legislature A new plan for a lottery, sports wagering, gaming New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 4, 2022
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 | 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 | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next? The issue might not be dead just yet. Josh MoonMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2021
Legislature Analysis | “Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state "It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get." Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Analysis | The gambling report is fine, but the same hurdles remain "We can’t get legislation until the two sides make a deal. Which is right where we’ve been the whole time." Josh MoonDecember 22, 2020