In Alabama, over $2 billion is bet on sports every year.
But with no safe, legal betting options in the state, residents are left to either connect to unregulated, off-shore gaming sites – many which serve as identity theft and money-laundering havens – or to travel to neighboring states that offer legal sports betting platforms.
By sending their money to other places, Alabama is missing out on millions in tax revenue that can be generated legally right here in our state.
"Bet on Alabama" is the movement to change this
Our focus is on educating Alabamians about the dangers of illegal, unregulated sports betting while also sharing the real benefits that Alabama can gain by legalizing it.
Features of legal sports betting:
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Who We are
We are Alabamians who recognize the need for safe, legally sanctioned sports betting platforms in a state that sees residents crossing state lines to bet and allowing bordering states to receive millions in tax revenue.
The fact is, that one million Alabamians bet on sports every year and the state comes in at #2 for the highest number of Google searches for illegal gambling websites.
Betting on the future of alabama
The tax revenue that would come from legal sports betting in Alabama would be an unprecedented amount of funding that could be allocated to many different sectors across Alabama’s economy. Whether that includes elevating the state’s roadways or improving the school system, the funding from sports betting would create tremendous impact when
applied to various municipalities throughout the state.
Legal Sports Betting At-a-Glance
Alabama Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)
Because sports betting in Alabama is not legal, the state misses out on approximately $90,147,696 every year.
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By way of comparison, the following states posted their most recent tax revenue earnings from legal sports betting. These numbers* are based on population and amounts wagered:
Tennessee
2024: $86,644,198
Louisiana
2024: $56,109,689
North Carolina
2024: $98,627,032
* Numbers do not reflect the final amount for FY2024.
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How You Can Help
Join us in transforming the state’s landscape by contacting your legislator. Simply submit the letter below that expresses your interest in having sports betting legalized in Alabama.
In Alabama, Over $2 billion is bet on sports every year.
But with no safe, legal betting options in the state, residents are left to either connect to unregulated, off-shore gaming sites – many which serve as identity theft and money-laundering havens – or to travel to neighboring states that offer legal sports betting platforms.
By sending their money to other places, Alabama is missing out on millions in tax revenue that can be generated legally right here in our state.
"Bet on Alabama" is the movement to change this
Our focus is on educating Alabamians about the dangers of illegal, unregulated sports betting while also sharing the real benefits that Alabama can gain by legalizing it.
Features of legal sports betting:
STAY INFORMED TO TAKE ACTION
Who We are
We are Alabamians who recognize the need for safe, legally sanctioned sports betting platforms in a state that sees residents crossing state lines to bet and allowing bordering states to receive millions in tax revenue.
The fact is, that one million Alabamians bet on sports every year and the state comes in at #2 for the highest number of Google searches for illegal gambling websites.
Latest News
How Paris Hilton, Drake, and NBA stars 'create veneer of legitimacy' for disputed sweepstakes casinos
Daily Mail - December 13, 2024
Betting on the future of alabama
The tax revenue that would come from legal sports betting in Alabama would be an unprecedented amount of funding that could be allocated to many different sectors across Alabama’s economy. Whether that includes elevating the state’s roadways or improving the school system, the funding from sports betting would create tremendous impact when
applied to various municipalities throughout the state.
Legal Sports Betting At-a-Glance
Alabama Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)
Because sports betting in Alabama is not legal, the state misses out on approximately $90,147,696 every year.
___
By way of comparison, the following states posted their most recent tax revenue earnings from legal sports betting. These numbers* are based on population and amounts wagered:
Tennessee
2024: $86,644,198
Louisiana
2024: $56,109,689
North Carolina
2024: $98,627,032
* Numbers do not reflect the final amount for FY2024.
How You Can Help
Join us in transforming the state’s landscape by contacting your legislator. Simply submit the letter below that expresses your interest in having sports betting legalized in Alabama.