Alabama Senator Knows How Much Sports Betting Would Benefit the State

Peter Lewisby Peter Lewis
Updated: September 28, 2023
Alabama Senator Knows How Much Sports Betting Would Benefit the State

As things stand, more than 30 states have legalized sports betting in the USA. However, Alabama sports betting hasn’t launched and this is something that people are hoping turns around in the near future. Could 2024 or 2025 be the year when legislation can pass? This is something we should find out soon and the Alabama Senator knows how much sports betting would benefit the state, particularly from a revenue standpoint.

In a recent interview, Senator Greg Albritton was open about the sports betting push and he said that this is something he thinks would be great for Alabama down the road. However, Albritton also wants to make sure that the right sports betting bill is presented and written up. He doesn’t want things to be rushed, only for the voters to shut it down. Albritton wants to be careful with things in this case.

“A comprehensive plan that will take in all forms of betting and gaming, gambling of all sorts throughout the state that would control it, regulate it, cap it, tax the devil out of it,” Albritton said when asked about what needs to happen for sports betting to get done in the future.

Albritton also discussed how plenty of people in Alabama are traveling to nearby states for their sports betting needs. This is something that no doubt has a negative impact on the local economy, as businesses would prefer it if that money was kept in the state. Should sports betting be made legal in the coming years, it will also provide many jobs to open up for Alabama citizens. This is something Albritton is eyeing. Only time will tell if sports betting arrives soon or not.

Football betting is no question being missed out in Alabama

Right now, no one can argue that football betting is no question being missed out in Alabama. The NFL season just got underway earlier this month and we are seeing plenty of states post incredible sports betting numbers thus far in September. While there isn’t a pro team in Alabama, plenty of people in the state are undoubtedly checking the NFL betting odds for teams across the board.

Plenty of people in Alabama have a high interest in southern teams like the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons. Both of those NFC South teams are proving some of their doubters wrong this year and they’re hoping to keep making a splash the rest of the season. The Saints just traveled to take on the Green Bay Packers and they nearly posted a strong win at Lambeau Field. However, Jordan Love powered the Packers to a great comeback win.

Regardless of the result, people all over Alabama were following that game closely and they no doubt would have loved to place bets on the action. Speaking of football betting, you already know NCAAF betting would be quite high this time of the year too. The Alabama Crimson Tide may not be SEC favorites like normal, but the die-hard fans would obviously be ready to place money on them each Saturday. Nick Saban continues to do amazing things with that program.

With all of the excitement surrounding the 2023 football season both for the pros and the college game, Alabama is missing out and there’s no reason for it. Albritton knows sports betting for the state has plenty of promise, but things need to find a way through legislation. If Albritton wants to back up his latest talk, then he’s going to have to roll up his sleeves and make some changes to a future sports betting bill. He could play a big role in things finally coming through.

Plenty of people continue to be against Alabama sports betting

While there’s some hope that things will change, plenty of people continue to be against Alabama sports betting and this could delay things even further. One important thing to remember about the state is that it’s a Republican state. For the majority of Republicans, they see sports betting as a major negative and they could care less that the betting revenue could go towards needed resources for the state. This is a debate that’s been ongoing for a while now, causing a lot of division.

Albritton understands how beneficial sports betting would be, but unfortunately for him, there are plenty of politicians in the state who are against him. In order for a 180 to be completed, it will be on Albritton to get in a room with some of the lawmakers who don’t see his vision and try to convince them as to why this would be a great benefit for everyone.

Not only that, but Albritton is going to want to make sure that the right kind of sports betting bill is put together. The proponents of legal sports betting have plenty of great plans on the table, but nothing will be able to get executed until more people get on the same page. There are plenty of people on both sides of things. This needs to change moving forward.

Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis Jr. comes from Mississippi where he and his family spend their days discussing college football, baseball and basketball. He's written sports journalism for years after studying journalism at a local university. Over time, Peter has cultivated extensive knowledge covering sports betting legislation across the country. He closely tracks the latest regulatory developments and provides key insights into their impacts. Peter also offers sharp MLB betting analysis, leveraging stats and trends to identify value on matchups.

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