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Gambling Expansion On The Cards For Alabama

Alabama State Sentate to discuss gambling expansion

Alabama have started discussions on the creation on allowing for a state lottery, land based casinos, sports betting and online gambling.

The bill is sponsored by Republican Senator Del Marsh and requires 60% or more of the legislator in both houses to approve the bill and would then go to a public consultation and ultimately a vote.

Alabama has a population of nearly 5 million and is the 24th most populous state in the US and the last time the public voted on gambling expansion back in 1999 it was rejected.

However there is a belief this time should it reach that stage it could very well be accepted.

Marsh said:  “I firmly believe that the people of Alabama want to address this gaming issue, once and for all.”

There has been some debate over the cost of a casino license being proposed at $100 million, that fee would be for Birmingham which is the largest city in Alabama.

The legislators will begin discussions over the bill in the Senate on the 23rd February.

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