States / Alabama / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Alabama?
No. In Alabama, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 12, 2026).
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Not authorized | No statute authorizes mobile/online sports wagering. 2024 HB 152 would have authorized online wagering tethered to licensed casinos; failed in Senate. No 2026 bill filed.[1],[2],[3] | ||
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | No statute authorizes any form of sports wagering. Comprehensive packages (incl. HB 151/HB 152, 2024) would have authorized retail sportsbooks at up to 7 casinos but died in the Senate; no bill filed for 2026.[1],[2],[4] |
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Sources
- Code of Alabama Section 13A-12-27 — Possession of a gambling device · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
Core statutory basis for treating undefined/un-carved-out verticals as not_authorized/prohibited.
- Alabama Gaming Plan Passes Out of House, Now Heads to Senate · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
Confirms this coverage is the 2024 Regular Session (article published 2024-02-15, references Nov. 2024 general election).
- No 2026 Sports Betting Bill Filed Yet by Alabama Lawmakers · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
Confirms no 2026 bill filed; Sen. Albritton (past sponsor) did not file one this session; references 2024 HB 152 falling one vote short in Senate.
- Alabama Lottery Still a Long Shot: Lawmakers Signal No Vote in Pivotal 2026 · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
Senate Pres. Pro Tem Gudger and House Speaker Ledbetter both say insufficient votes exist for a 2026 gambling bill; session began Jan. 13, 2026.