HB223 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation, repealing the current prohibition on lotteries in Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901.

• Authorizes and regulates gaming at the four existing racetracks in Alabama (Mobile County, Macon County, Birmingham in Jefferson County, and Greene County) where pari-mutuel wagering is currently legal, limited to one location per racetrack.

• Levies a 13% state gross receipts tax on gaming revenue plus 1% additional tax on owned equipment, a 1% local gross receipts tax distributed to counties and municipalities, and a 4% tax on gaming equipment vendors; proceeds deposited in the State General Fund.

• Creates the Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission with five members appointed by state officials to regulate and supervise the lottery, lottery corporation, and covered games at racetracks.

• Authorizes the Governor to negotiate a gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for three existing gaming locations and requires the Legislature to pass implementing general laws within a special 12-legislative-day session.