May 9 marked the end of the legislative session in the state of Alabama and, consequently, the failure of the highly controversial gambling bills, which the Senate did not pass. 

Alabama’s Gambling Bills Stalled After House Approval

Despite the gambling bills’ successful passage at the Alabama House on April 30, their positive progress was stopped short by the Senate not even reaching the Senate floor for a vote. 

To some extent, the bills’ demise was due to Sen. Greg Albritton last-minute change of mind. He supported the bills initially, however, he distanced himself from the legislation eventually when it reached the Senate, leaving the bills short of the necessary votes.

Notably the bills did not include the legalization of sports betting but facilitated the launch of a state education lottery, authorization of electronic games of chance, and regulation of traditional raffles and bingo.

The failed passage of the bills in the Senate means yet another setback for the already prolonged debate over gaming expansion in Alabama. The efforts of introducing comprehensive gambling legislation met serious resistance, which is very similar to the futile attempts to legalize gambling in Alabama in 1999.

House Lawmakers Decry Senate Inaction, Highlighting Lost Revenue Opportunities

Following the end of the Senate session, House lawmakers voiced their frustration regarding the Senate’s indecisiveness. Some of the proponents of the gambling bills such as Rep. Chris Blackshear expressed discontent as the failed passage of the legislation means yet another lost opportunity to secure additional revenue for critical sectors such as education and infrastructure, reported local media outlet Al.com.

Gov. Kay Ivey also echoed Blackshear’s sentiment and expressed disappointment over the Senate’s failure to act. She further added that every year the Senate keeps postponing gambling legislation.

Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville, on the other hand, pointed out that Alabama residents will now keep going to neighboring states to buy lottery tickets and support the budgets of Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. 

On a recent visit to Alabama, Donald Trump Jr. also used the opportunity to criticize the Alabama Senate for not passing the gambling bills and allowing state residents to vote on the introduction of a state lottery. Trump Jr. questioned why state lawmakers decided to direct funds toward neighboring states instead of keeping them in Alabama. Gov. Kay advocated for the launch of a state lottery emphasizing the importance of letting residents decide.

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Both teams are doing alright right now, with the Dallas Cowboys sitting at the top of the NFC with a 10-3 record. The Buffalo Bills are 7-6 overall, but that’s because they’ve had a really tough schedule.

In their last game, they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, while before that, they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles after overtime. Now, they’re taking on the Cowboys, who are undefeated since early November.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills Week 15 Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin     
• Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
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Dallas Cowboys Want to Keep Their Good Run Going

Mike McCarthy’s boys are 10-3 in the 2023 NFL with five wins in a row. Their recent schedule was relatively easy, with games against the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, and Seattle Seahawks, all of which have a negative record.

However, in their most recent game, the Cowboys beat last season’s National Football Conference champions. Not only did they beat the Eagles, but they blew them out 33-13. Quarterback Dak Prescott had a fantastic game, going 24-for-39 for 271 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions.

The Cowboys also did well running the ball, with Tony Pollard gaining 59 yards for his team, but with no TDs. The only rushing touchdown was the work of Rico Dowdie.

Dallas’ offense was brilliant in the last game, but everyone needs to keep in mind that Philly is the fifth-worst defense in the league. In Week 15, however, Prescott & Co. are taking on the NFL’s sixth-best defense.

Can Buffalo Stop Dallas?

The Buffalo Bills are 7-6, which doesn’t seem too impressive, but these guys are actually doing very well in 2023 given that they’ve played against some really tough opponents this year. For example, their most recent loss happened to Philadelphia, while in their last game, they defeated Kansas.

With Josh Allen leading their offense, it’s no surprise the Bills have been scoring a lot. Their defense, however, has been their strongest weapon. These guys are conceding just 18.8 points per game, which is really impressive considering that they’ve already played against some of the highest-scoring teams in the 2023 NFL season.

However, they haven’t played against the team with the highest scoring average in the NFL. That’s what’s going to happen on Sunday when they welcome the Dallas Cowboys (32.4 PPG) at Highmark Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills Prediction

The Dallas Cowboys are doing so great because their schedule hasn’t been too ugly this year. It’s just the opposite when it comes to the Buffalo Bills – they’re not doing too great because of a very difficult fixture list.

However, they’re a fantastic bunch that should be able to beat the Cowboys. This goes especially because they’re playing on their turf.

Pick: Buffalo Bills -2.5 (-115)

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