Two distinct lottery proposals from Republicans await Alabama lawmakers when they return from spring break next week.
Rep. Chip Brown of Mobile County introduced his plan last week and it won fast-track committee approval two days later. It calls for a vote on the November ballot for a lottery. It would be a traditional lottery with tickets sold at licensed retailers for multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, instant games, and others approved by the commission.
The other proposal, by Sen. Greg Albritton of Atmore, calls for a lottery, five new casinos, two satellite casinos, sports betting, and statewide regulation of gambling. There would be a total of 10 casinos counting three electronic bingo casinos now operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Atmore, Wetumpka, and Montgomery, which could offer the full range of casino games. Electronic bingo halls now operating in some counties would be closed. Albritton’s…
