SB282 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Alabama Education Lottery and Alabama Education Lottery Corporation, with lottery proceeds funding the Education Trust Fund after administrative expenses.

• Creates the Alabama Gaming Commission with seven members appointed by state leaders to regulate and license bingo, charitable bingo, pari-mutuel wagering, and casino-style games at designated locations.

• Authorizes the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to operate casino-style games at two additional sites (Jefferson County and one in Marshall, Jackson, or DeKalb County) for 25 years with license fees and capital investments of $250 million each.

• Imposes a 25 percent tax on net gaming revenues from covered locations, with proceeds distributed to the Gaming Trust Fund (10%), state General Fund (80%), and county commissions (10%), while exempting Poarch Band operations on trust lands.

• Requires the Governor to negotiate a gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and mandates a special legislative session within 30 days of amendment ratification to enact implementing legislation.