Alabama lottery bill won't make it on November ballot

Comment #10

ressuccess — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 21:49:21 GMT

I hope the Alabama lottery makes to the ballot on November 8th.

Comment #9

Tatototman65 — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:28:23 GMT

Sigh...

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haymaker — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:28:44 GMT

Yup !

Same thing happened in Jersey back in the 90s and that's why we don't have sports betting here.

Comment #7

Bleudog101 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:02:19 GMT

Come on now, bet on something that has better odds. I'd add Nevada=Casinos NO lottery; Alaska and Hawaii count them out, of course good old Mississippi. The latter seems to have the same mentality for lottery sales like Alabama. BUT surprises me that they have legalized casinos there.

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mypiemaster — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:37:18 GMT

Politicians SUCK!!!.

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ronki — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 06:56:09 GMT

Bet they would not have any problem voting on a pay raise for themselves

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grwurston — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:33:43 GMT

The Jefferson County Republican Party recently urged its members in the Jefferson County legislative delegation to oppose putting the lottery on the Nov. 8 ballot because of concerns that it would drive up Democratic voter turnout and hurt Republican candidates.

That's all you need to know. Typical politicians. They didn't care that it may help the citizens or the state budget, they only care about getting their party re-elected. Exactly what happens in Washington D.C. every day and why nothi... [ More ]

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Palmmer — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 03:03:50 GMT

I'll just keep going to Florida to get my tickets. I was afraid this would happen once the bill got to the Alabama State House of Representatives.

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LottoPerro — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 02:55:12 GMT

This kills an Alabama lottery for life. I bet in a few years, all states but Alabama and Utah are gonna have lotteries.

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MADDOG10 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 02:43:13 GMT

To me, this is a slap in the face for all Alabama. The people are not being given a chance to be heard by not

allowing this on the Ballot. Folks just find out who cast their vote against this and VOTE THEM OUT...

Alabama lottery bill won't make it on November ballot

Lottery Post — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 01:49:33 GMT

The Alabama House of Representatives today blocked a committee meeting that was necessary for Gov. Robert Bentley's lottery proposal to get on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election.

That means that if lawmakers still approve a proposed constitutional amendment to allow a lottery during the special session, a special election would be required to place it on the ballot for voters.

Bentley, who proposed the lottery as a way to boost funding for the state General Fund and Medicaid, said t... [ More ]