As Alabama legislators continue to debate the future of gambling in the state, the NFL draft offers an opportunity to examine the pervasive influence of gambling in sports, including recent efforts in some states to curtail sports betting.
“We are opposed to both versions of the bills and continue to pray and advocate for the enforcement of Alabama’s current laws concerning gambling.” —Greg Davis, ALCAP
“We should focus our energies and invest our limited resources in … established businesses (not in gambling ventures). … Solid jobs with solid companies build solid communities,” said Kay Ivey in 2010 when serving as state treasurer.
The much-anticipated gambling legislation that would legalize sports wagering, online betting, a lottery and casino-style gambling in Alabama (read more here) has been reworked quite
Alabama faith leaders are sounding the alarm regarding impending legislative efforts to create a lottery and legalize casino-style gambling and sports betting (including online) in the state.
Despite its legalization across many states, U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to sports gambling, but they’re not doing much about it, according to a Lifeway Research study.
Americans are expected to bet $1.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl. While many believe sports betting is a harmless pastime, others say the human costs of expanding gambling are too high.