In recent months the Alabama Legislature has been considering the legalization of gambling within the State. Many local residents have been gambling for many years just by taking a short drive to the Flora-Bama or into Perdido Key. The current Mega-Millions drawing is valued over $550 Million dollars and you can view all the Alabama license plates on cars visiting the Flora-Bama Liquor Store or Gift Shop.
Since 1988 Gulf Shores and Orange Beach residents have been able to take a short drive to pick up a lottery ticket and maybe a bushwacker during their visit. An Orange Beach woman even won $2 Million there recently.
So as the weather warms up and the sun shines off the beautiful beaches, it may be time to take our ritual drive down Perdido Beach Boulevard and park just across the "the line." Grab a ticket or two, enjoy a Bushwacker or some oysters and relax on the beach. Until the State passes new legislation, they can always come visit our paradise and grab some lottery tickets during their visit.
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