Bill > HB448

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an official Alabama State Lottery, which would be operated and regulated by a public corporation. The lottery could include draw-based and instant win games using paper or similar materials, but not video lottery terminals, and could participate in multi-jurisdiction lotteries. Lottery proceeds would go into an Alabama Lottery Trust Fund, with a portion covering operating expenses and prizes, and the remainder to be appropriated by the Legislature. The bill also authorizes the Governor to negotiate a Tribal-State gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, allowing for certain gaming activities, including Class III games, on specific tribal trust lands, and waives the state's immunity to suit in federal court for disputes arising from such compacts, provided the tribe also submits to federal court jurisdiction. This proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people to become part of the Alabama Constitution.

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