Alabama lawmakers introduced HB 152, a proposal to legalise a state lottery, casino gambling and sports betting. If approved by the legislature, the measure would go to voters in November 2024; it proposes a 17% tax on sports betting revenue and a 24% tax on other gaming.
The proposal could create new Alabama gambling licences and establish tax rates and regulatory oversight.
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Texas Representative Charlie Geren and Senator Carol Alvarado filed resolutions on 9 November proposing a public vote on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027. The measures require two-thirds support in both chambers to reach voters; each would cap casino licences at 10 and set a proposed tax rate of no more than 15%.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.
US Senator Tommy Tuberville said he would support an Alabama lottery if lawmakers submit it to voters and voters approve it. A lottery proposal requires legislative approval before voters can decide on a constitutional amendment.
According to the report, the Alabama senator has voiced backing for a state lottery, provided legislators refer the matter to the public and it wins approval at the polls. As things stand, the law in Alabama remains unchanged and no lottery measure has been placed before voters, the report notes.
Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei introduced legislation to prohibit sports and casino event contracts on federally registered exchanges. The proposal would preserve financial hedging products and affirm state and tribal gaming authority.
Christopher Jennings filed a federal class action in Alabama on 29 January 2026, alleging Kalshi operated an illegal sports betting enterprise. The complaint seeks damages under the state’s Loss Recovery Statute and a permanent block on Kalshi’s services in Alabama; the source reports no court ruling in this case.