Politics & Government
Gambling, Lottery Bill Proposed In Alabama Senate
Another bill proposing a lottery is up in the state legislature this session.
MONTGOMERY, AL — A new bill proposed in the Alabama Senate would legalize lottery games like Powerball and Mega Millions, and would approve casino games in the state's Poarch Creek Indian-operated casinos.
The bill would have to pass the legislature, be signed by Gov. Kay Ivey and put to a vote by the citizens of the state before going into effect. Sen. Greg Albritton is the sponsor of Senate Bill 282, which would also bring a casino to Jefferson County.
The lottery portion of the bill would rise funds for public education in the state.
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Ivey has called for further study of the potential revenue that could be generated by increasing gambling options and adding a lottery in the state, which might delay any passage of Albritton's bill.
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