Another lottery bill has failed in the Alabama Senate.
The bill, which proposed the start of a state lottery and and would allow multiple casinos, fell short of passing by two votes. The proposal also would have authorized a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for casino games at their three sites.
The final vote was 19-13.
Gambling legislative has been battled over for the past two decades, between conservative opposition and a turf war about who could have electronic gambling machines or casino games.