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
Your Voice: “Gambling in our state is not being pushed so our citizens can have a little recreation as we help fund our schools. This is about money. Lots of money. Hundreds of millions of dollars.”
“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
For nearly two years, Pleasant Plains Baptist Church in Ashford has ministered to the laundry department at Southeast Health in Dothan, seeking to be the hands, feet and voice of Jesus to those who work there.