Alabama Sports Betting: Your Guide to Legalization, Legislation, and What's Next in 2025
While Alabama remains one of the most conservative states on gambling with no legal sports betting currently available, passionate fans continue crossing state lines to Tennessee and Mississippi to wager on their beloved Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers. Despite repeated legislative efforts in 2022-2024 that have fallen short, the economic pressure from neighboring states generating millions in tax revenue and the ongoing "border bleeding" effect make Alabama sports betting legalization an increasingly compelling conversation for 2025 and beyond. This comprehensive guide breaks down the current legal landscape, failed legislation, economic implications, and what Alabama residents can legally do right now while waiting for potential future changes.