MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey said on Friday she’s reviewing whether a gambling package passed by the Senate on Thursday is a “good deal” for Alabama. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed in the Senate with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11.

Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed  by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) carried both bills in the Senate.

According to local media outlet ‘ 1819 News‘ The  substitute amendments under the amended Senate plan include a statewide lottery and a requirement that the governor negotiate a gambling compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI). Sports betting, online gambling or other non-PCI new casinos aren’t included in the Senate’s amendment like the House’s version. The constitutional amendment would be voted on in the Senate plan on September 10 in a special election.

Ivey has previously said she prefers the House’s gambling legislation passed in February. “I am pleased the Senate advanced these bills and that the legislative process will continue.

I will be thoroughly reviewing the latest versions to ensure what goes to the people is a good deal for the state,” Ivey told ‘1819 News‘ on Friday.

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