SectorWire
SearchRegister
MenuClose

Alabama lawmaker Ensler proposes using lieutenant governor role to advance gambling measures

Regulation

Alabama state Rep. Phillip Ensler said in a radio interview linked to his lieutenant governor campaign that he would use the office’s public platform to build support for gambling legislation if elected. He advocated a state lottery and related measures, arguing they could provide revenue for services, and said he would convene discussions rather than pressure lawmakers.

Ensler’s proposal signals a campaign commitment to pursue lottery and gambling legislation in Alabama if he is elected.

Request a correction

Flag an issue

Keep reading

Regulation

Texas lieutenant governor asks committee to study prediction markets

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick directed the State Affairs Committee to study prediction markets and the use of federal oversight to bypass state gambling prohibitions. State regulators argue that sports event contracts amount to unlicensed sports betting, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and operators say the contracts are federally regulated swaps.

Continue reading