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Fate of Alabama gambling could be in hands of 1 senator

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) -- The fate of gambling in Alabama could be in the hands of one lawmaker. State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) said he's filing legislation that would give Alabamians a shot at winning the lottery. The bill would create a lottery and legalize sports betting. It also would bring pari-mutuel betting, historical horse racing and electronic bingo to six locations around the state, including Macon County. 10 year old shar…

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Alabama’s latest lottery, gambling proposal still under wraps as lawmaker rallies support

Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, has said he is still trying to round up senators to support the plan, which would also require approval by voters.

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Alabama senator shops gambling proposal to chamber • Alabama Reflector

Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Chair Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, speaks with a colleague on the floor of the Alabama Senate on Feb. 4, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama. Albritton said he is looking for a couple more votes before introducing a gambling legalization proposal. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)The chair of the Alabama Senate’s General Fund budget committee said he is trying to round up a few more votes before introducing …

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