Gambling Companies Flood Alabama Politics

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 16th, and here's what is going on. Out of state gambling companies are pouring cash into Alabama politics ahead of the 2026 elections. Groups tied to big names like Draft Kings, Fandall, and Ben MGM have funneled over $1 million through PACs to state candidates. A Montgomery-based PAC, called SB&B, has dished out $718,500 since January of this year alone. Top recipients include Senator J. Huffie with $50,000, Senate candidate Doug Harwall with $45,000, and House member James. Lo-Max with $30,000. Meanwhile, gaming bills for lotteries, online betting, and casinos are set to make a comeback after missing passage by just one vote last year. Opponents and key races are firing back hard. Rusty Glover called Harwall's funding from a mysterious dark PAC, and Mo Brooks accused the groups of laundering money to manipulate lawmakers on this. Hot-button issue.

1:00The candidates, though, say donations won't sway them. They push for putting the choice directly to Alabama voters, noting folks already head to Georgia for lottery tickets, and send tax dollars out of. State. Other PACs are jumping in, too, by the North Alabama PAC, backed by betting interests in the Porch Creek Indian Group, which gave $190,000 to lawmakers recently, expect more twists as the election heats up. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.