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Alabama Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 13A-12-20 et seq.; 11-65-1 |
| Gambling | Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or future contingent event not under one's control. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Municipalities allowed to determine through referendum whether horse racing will be permitted. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Greyhound races allowed. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Gambling devices banned. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Pari-mutuel betting allowed in conjunction with horse and dog racing, also with televised horse and dog racing. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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