SB310 Summary

• Establishes the Alabama Gaming Commission as a state agency to supervise the Alabama Education Lottery, bingo, charitable bingo and raffles, sports wagering, and casino-style games.

• Creates a 7-member commission appointed by state officials with an executive director, deputy director, enforcement division, and advisory board comprised of law enforcement, legal, and accounting professionals.

• Authorizes competitive bidding for casino-style game licenses at six covered locations (Greene, Houston, Jefferson, Macon, Mobile counties and DeKalb/Jackson counties) with minimum bids ranging from $5-35 million and 10-30 year terms.

• Imposes state taxes of 27% on slot machines/electronic games and 35% on table games, plus 20% tax on sports wagering net gaming revenues, distributed to Gaming Trust Fund, counties, and municipalities.

• Directs Gaming Trust Fund proceeds toward commission expenses, broadband development ($1 billion cap), healthcare, mental health services, and infrastructure improvements via county and municipal grant programs.