Rival Alabama Lottery Bill To Include Video Terminals

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A state senator is introducing a rival lottery bill that would allow electronic lottery terminals at state dog tracks.

Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville said Tuesday that he will introduce a second lottery bill in addition to the one he is sponsoring that is backed by the governor.

The second proposal would allow electronic lottery terminals at dog tracks in Birmingham, Mobile, Macon County and Greene County. It would also authorize the governor to negotiate a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

McClendon estimated the second bill, which would allow the electronic terminals, would bring in $427 million annually. A lottery alone would raise a projected $225 million.

Gov. Robert Bentley is calling a special session that begins Monday to consider lottery legislation.