States / Alabama / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Alabama?
No. In Alabama, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 11, 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
- Alabama Gaming Plan Passes Out of House, Now Heads to Senate · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- No 2026 Sports Betting Bill Filed Yet by Alabama Lawmakers · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Alabama Lottery Still a Long Shot: Lawmakers Signal No Vote in Pivotal 2026 · retrieved Oct 10, 2026