Alabama to Revisit Gambling Legalization Efforts in 2025

Alabama plans to renew legislative actions regarding gambling in 2025, following an unsuccessful attempt to pass a comprehensive bill last year.

Gambling Issue to Return in 2025

Alabama lawmakers are set to address the topic of gambling again in 2025. Senator Greg Albritton, one of the authors of the previous bill, believes that illegal gambling is a reality in the state and that the only solution is to take control of the industry to protect society and benefit from it.

A lack of agreement between the legislative chambers prevented the passage of the previous bill, which aimed to expand gambling beyond a state lottery. The bill met resistance in the Senate, and the public did not have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the matter.

Will Gambling in Alabama Face Obstacles Again?

The Poarch Creek Indians, who are significant players in Alabama’s gambling market, are seen as key to the future of the bill.

Their recent purchase of a racetrack and casino in Birmingham signals preparations for a larger role in the state’s gambling industry.

Additionally, the tribe appears to be preparing for future discussions about gambling by hiring the lobbying firm Fine Geddie. The timing of this decision is hard to consider coincidental, and it cannot be ruled out that, once again, the legislative initiative in Alabama will face challenges.