Pro.Con. Bible Belt. State Daily Fantasy Sport Legislation.

State: Alabama

The Supporters of Daily Fantasy Sports in Alabama Say:

• Not Gaming. its not “r normal casino-type slot machines and table gambling”
• Normalized Behavior. People are already doing it with their friends.
• State Should Not Restrict. Alabama should not be “in the business of restricting people from participating in daily fantasy sports competitions”

The Opponents of Daily Fantasy Sports in Alabama Say:

• Addiction. Daily Fantasy Sports is as addicting as gambling
• Bad Economic Choice.  Daily Fantasy Sports “hurts the economy by suppressing the amount of money spent on goods and services”
• Kids will be in the Casino. Students will be playing Daily Fantasy Sports

Opelika Auburn News | Online fantasy sports could soon be legal in Alabama

Alabama legislation for 2017: SB 28, SB 270, and HB 354