Alabama Casinos

Alabama has a handful of land-based casinos with the usual assortment of popular real-money casinos games like slots, video-poker, blackjack roulette & baccarat. Poker players will be disappointed to learn that none of the Alabama casinos have and poker tables, making live-poker at these venues an unlikely.

The state currently has no commercial casinos, and only three tribal casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The tribe signed Betfred as its sportsbook operator at Wind Creek Casino.

Alabama Legal Sports Betting

In terms of legal sports-betting in the state, a comprehensive package HB 336 which was focused on at establishing a state lottery stalled at the end of the 2021 legislative session. The package was passed by the Senate, but failed to make it to the House floor for a vote. Along with establishing a state lottery, the package proposed turning state racetracks into casinos offering both retail and mobile sports betting.

Lottery

Alabama is one of five remaining states without a lottery. Alabamians had their last vote on a state lottery back in 1999 – rejecting the proposal by then Governor Don Siegelman.

Popular Betting Options in Alabama

There won’t be a scarcity of sports betting fans in Alabama whenever regulated wagering on sporting events occurs. Allowing bettors to wager on intrastate collegiate athletics is the one essential consideration when it comes to sports betting in Alabama.

Although Alabama doesn’t have any professional sports teams, it is home to many large universities with fervent followings comparable to those of some of the biggest professional clubs.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers are the top two college sports programs in the state, and both have competitive NCAA football squads.

The amount wagered on both games could undoubtedly exceed that of some of the greatest NFL playoff contests should either of those teams make a run to the College Football Playoff.
Additionally, the supporters of those teams frequently have knowledge about SEC football in general. Even between two out-of-state institutions, wagering on those games would probably be significant.

DFS in Alabama

Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) had a rough start in Alabama. 2019 saw the legalization of Daily fantasy sports in Alabama, making it possible for residents to participate in DraftKings and FanDuel competitions, but Attorney General Luther Strange halted DFS competitions in 2016 by issuing a cease-and-desist letter to both operators.

In Alabama, is horse racing permitted?

Despite the fact that horse racing is permitted in Alabama, no racetrack currently provide live competition. But there are ways to wager on horse races taking place outside of your state. Alabama enables simulcast betting in addition to traditional horse racing that resembles slot machines in appearance and operation.

State legislation also permits online horse betting. This indicates that Alabama residents may legally access websites like TVG, TwinSpires, and BetAmerica.

The legal age for gambling in casinos in Alabama is 21. Read our USA Gambling Ages guide

Legal Gambling Age in Alabama

Gambling Activity	Legal Age
Casinos	21
Poker	21
Bingo	18
Horse-Racing / Dog racing	18

Casinos in Alabama

There are 8 Casinos, sportsbooks, cardrooms, race-tracks or cruise ships in Alabama.