News Opinion | It’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama. Lucas J. ParkerJanuary 27, 2026
Elections Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones holds gubernatorial campaign kickoff Jones will likely face off with Tommy Tuberville again in 2026, a rematch from 2020. Mary Claire WootenDecember 15, 2025
News Alabama resists sports betting as neighboring states cash in on revenue In states where sports betting is legal, the numbers speak volumes. Americans legally bet over $100 billion on sports in 2023. Bill BrittDecember 26, 2024
News Gov. Kay Ivey’s study group on gambling releases report The 876-page report ultimately lays out five options for Ivey and state legislators to consider. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 18, 2020
Education Report: Lottery could help pay for college for thousands A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stellar group studying gambling in the state Another legislation session has passed, and Alabama still has no lottery. Actually, the Legislature does not in itself have the authority to pass a... Steve FlowersJune 3, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Albritton is back with yet another bad gambling plan Greg Albritton is trying to scam you again. After trying and failing last year to extend the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ gaming monopoly... Josh MoonMarch 10, 2020
News Gov. Ivey names members of study group on gaming, lottery Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the members of a panel she’s ordered to study how much revenue the state could bring in from... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 14, 2020
Governor Ivey seizes gaming issue Toward the end of her 2020 State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey snatched the issue of a state lottery and gaming from... Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Poarch Creek’s offer is a pipe dream opening the door to a nightmare Over the last ten years, the political influence of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has grown so powerful that they can kill any... Bill BrittJanuary 13, 2020