A pre-filed bill for the 2025 Alabama legislative session would increase penalties for running or owning an illegal gambling operation. Rep. Matthew Hammett (R-Dozier) is one of many lawmakers wanting to crack down on illegal gambling.
Current penalty for running or owning an illegal gambling operation in Alabama is a Class A misdemeanor
In Covington County, a convenience store owner was discovered selling scratch-off tickets. Hammett says the current penalties are not harsh enough. This typically leads to repeat offenders…