Alabama Lottery, established; Alabama Lottery Corporation, established to operate and regulate lottery games; revenue distribution, provided; criminal penalties for gambling offenses, increased

Summary

The bill establishes the Alabama Lottery Corporation to operate a state lottery and creates the Alabama Lottery Trust Fund, which must be used each year for problem‑gambling treatment, scholarships, education employee benefits, hospital grants, and resident tax credits. It sets up a board of directors, a president, advertising limits to protect minors, and stricter criminal penalties for illegal lottery activities. The measure is currently referred to a House committee.

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