UPDATED: Alabama Senate approves lottery bill

Comment #18

LottoAce — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:57:30 GMT

I remember when N.C. didn't have a lottery. we were one of the last states to get involved.

N.C. lost 100's of millions of dollars every year to Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

players would simply drive across the borders and spend thier money somewhere else. even fill up thier gas tanks in Georgia where the gas is cheaper.

If that doesn't motivate the Alabama Senate to swing pro lottery, I don't know what will.

Comment #17

noise-gate — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 03:38:06 GMT

MD- these politicians better not give a thumbs down vote because of their religious affiliation by saying their conscience would not allow them to move this bill forward.

Comment #16

quicksloth35 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 03:01:32 GMT

This is just an idea, but a way to put some sprinkles on top (if this all passes and gets approved etc.), and maybe draw in some people from other states (GA, FL, TN, etc.) would be to have AL join the ranks of DE, KS, ND, SC and OH (the anonymous claim states). I would drive 10 min for that

Comment #15

MADDOG10 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:30:46 GMT

If the House doesn't approve this Bill, Find out who voted it down, and VOTE them out...

Comment #14

ckrakowski — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:22:02 GMT

So they voted no on a very similar bill brought forth by a state senator but yes on a bill brought forth by the governor. Well I guess this shows who they do not want to piss off even though the state senator can do more damage by voting different ways then what the other people think he is going to vote as. If it was me I would change my vote from what they think it will be to the opposite just to snip with them and hopefully ruin a few bills and projects as retaliation for not approving my lot... [ More ]

Comment #13

Bleudog101 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:04:24 GMT

I would think they wouldn't be self-sustaining without the big dog lotteries.

Speaking of which, have five states play MM PB

Comment #12

noise-gate — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 20:37:43 GMT

Let the sunshine in...

Comment #11

music* — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:42:02 GMT

This is a Representative Republic in action. Not a pure Democracy.

Comment #10

ressuccess — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:55:28 GMT

I hope they join both Mega Millions and Powerball.

Comment #9

TheMeatman2005 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:51:47 GMT

When Alabama gets its lottery, the people that have been driving to neighboring lottery states to buy lottery tickets will be able to save their gas money and use it to buy Alabama lottery tickets locally.

Way to go Alabama

Comment #8

Palmmer — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:49:47 GMT

I wrote letters to both my state House Representative and my state Senator.

Comment #7

TnTicketlosers — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:35:20 GMT

Ill be running to the state line.

Comment #6

dpoly1 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:04:51 GMT

That didn't take long

Comment #5

Lucky4Life — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:04:10 GMT

I am going to be RUNNING to the polls in November

Comment #4

Tatototman65 — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:56:19 GMT

Comment #3

music* — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:32:14 GMT

This outcome is a positive and hopeful event. The public is being listened too and will have their say in November if the House approves.

Comment #2

JAMORA — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:36:15 GMT

Be sure to let your reps know your stance, by e-mail or letter. Start a petition....until it goes to vote, they won't know the level of support vs anti.....squeakiest wheel gets the grease

Comment #1

Palmmer — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:32:48 GMT

I'm happy my State Senator voted YES :) now I hope it will pass in the State House and move on to the Governor and be on our November ballot.

UPDATED: Alabama Senate approves lottery bill

Lottery Post — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:15:15 GMT

Historic first step toward letting the people decide if they want a lottery

Update: How each senator voted

The Alabama Senate on Friday passed a lottery bill proposed by Gov. Robert Bentley, capping off the first week of a special session called by the governor. The bill, which was amended substantially before the vote, will now go on to the House of Representatives.

Passed by a voting margin of 21-12, the bill sends a proposed constitutional amendment establishing a state lottery befor... [ More ]