Question 1

Does Alabama have a lottery?

Accepted Answer

No. Alabama is one of the few US states without a state lottery. Efforts to establish one have been debated in the state legislature for years, but none have passed.

Question 2

Can I buy scratch-off tickets in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

There are no state-sponsored scratch-off tickets available in Alabama. Some residents travel to neighboring states like Florida, Georgia, or Tennessee to purchase lottery tickets.

Question 3

Which states near Alabama have scratch-offs?

Accepted Answer

Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi all have active lottery programs with scratch-off games. Serious Scratchers tracks odds for many of these states.

Question 4

Will Alabama ever get a lottery?

Accepted Answer

Lottery proposals have been introduced multiple times in the Alabama legislature. If Alabama launches a lottery, Serious Scratchers will add coverage and notify waitlist subscribers.

Alabama Scratch-Off Lottery

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