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Alabama Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed. Author: Josh Moon (alreporter.com) Updated: 4:19 PM CDT April 14, 2021 MONTGOMERY, Ala. Alabama voters moved one step closer Tuesday to finally being allowed to vote on legalizing a statewide lottery, casino gaming and sports wagering. But because it’s gambling legislation in Alabama, nothing was easy and everything was weird. The Alabama Senate approved a comprehensive gaming bill that would see the state grant licenses for facilities at nine locations around Alabama, approve a statewide lottery and legalize sports wagering at the nine facilities and online. It also authorizes Gov. Kay Ivey to negotiate a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The bill passed 23-9. ....