MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A proposal to start a state lottery in Alabama is heading to a key vote in the House of Representatives.
Lawmakers are expected to debate the bill Tuesday afternoon.
The proposed constitutional amendment would authorize a state lottery played with paper tickets but not with video lottery terminals.
The lottery legislation faces an uncertain outlook. Some conservative lawmakers are opposed to legalized gambling, and others want to allow electronic gambling terminals.
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said last week he expects a close vote.