Public hearing discusses potential Alabama lottery, casinos at race tracks
Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery and casino proposals. The casinos would be located at three or four greyhound tracks. Speakers were divided for and against the proposed plans. Comments generally focused on the casinos, which would be located at Birmingham, Macon County, Greene County, and possibly Mobile dog tracks. A bill would need three-fifths approval from the House of Representatives and Senate to make it on the September ballot for voters. If a vote approves the bill then L…