Retired Congressman Mo Brooks Exposes 28M Gambling Mogul Influence in Alabama Legislature

By Christopher M Peeks April 16, 2026

​HUNTSVILLE, AL — In a massive investigative report released this week, retired U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks warned that Alabama is currently under an unprecedented financial assault by out-of-state and international gambling interests. Brooks alleges that a coordinated network of political action committees (PACs) is using millions in laundered funds to bypass state laws and purchase legislative influence ahead of the 2026 elections.

​The 48M War Chest

​Brooks highlighted the Win for America PAC, a federal entity he claims is funded entirely by gambling moguls such as DraftKings and FanDuel. According to the report, new national filings indicate this group has amassed a 28 million slush fund to influence state legislatures across the country, with Alabama serving as a primary target.

​In an up to 26 million avalanche unprecedented in Alabama political history, out-of-state and out-of-country gambling moguls are buying Alabama legislators, Brooks stated. He noted that these groups aim to legalize online sports betting and brick-and-mortar casinos, specifically eyeing wealthy areas like Huntsville for expansion.

​Allegations of Dark Money and Lawbreaking

​The crux of the report focuses on the American Conservative Fund (ACF), which Brooks claims has flagrantly violated the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act. The report outlines a timeline of alleged legal breaches:

​Mandatory Disclosure Failures: Brooks alleges the ACF failed to file mandatory financial disclosures for January, February, and March of 2026. This filing is required by Section 17-5-8(b) of the Alabama Code.

​Criminal Penalties: Under Section 17-5-19, intentional failure to file these disclosures is a criminal offense punishable by up to a year in jail. Brooks has formally requested that Attorney General Steve Marshall investigate the ACF for these potential violations.

​Illegal PAC-to-PAC Transfers: The report suggests that transfers between Win for America and ACF may constitute Class A misdemeanors. Brooks contends these transfers are designed to hide the true source of campaign funds from the Alabama public.

​The Laundering Network

​Brooks detailed a complex web of money movement designed to obscure the origins of campaign funds. He identified several key entities involved in the alleged scheme.

​Sports Betting Alliance: A conglomerate including DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics. Their mission is the total legalization of sports betting and casino gambling.

​SV&B PAC: Managed by Montgomery lobbyist Dax Swatek. Brooks claims 98 percent of its funds since April 2025 have come from the Sports Betting Alliance.

​North Alabama PAC: Operated by Steve Raby in Huntsville. The report alleges it launders hundreds of thousands of dollars to local legislative candidates.

​Win for America: A federal PAC used to move millions from gambling moguls into the Alabama-based American Conservative Fund.

​Societal Impact: The House Always Wins

​Beyond the political implications, Brooks warned of the devastating social consequences of expanded gambling. He cited recent high-profile indictments in the NBA and NCAA as evidence that legalized betting corrupts the integrity of professional and college athletics.

​Exhibit A in the report mentions 2025 NBA indictments for rigging outcomes, while Exhibit B notes that 26 NCAA players were indicted in early 2026 for taking bribes to lose games.

​The report also emphasized the damaging effects of gambling addiction on Alabama families. Brooks argued that community casinos are a bad economic bet that leads to increased crime rates—specifically prostitution and theft—as well as higher rates of bankruptcy and suicide.

​A Call to Action

​Brooks, who helped draft the original Fair Campaign Practices Act during his time in the legislature, urged Alabamians to scrutinize their representatives donor lists on the Secretary of States website. He cautioned that once gambling facility owners garner enough wealth, they become political kingpins who dominate local government.

​The Alabama Secretary of States office has confirmed to Brooks that a failure to disclose campaign finance activity is a violation of state law. Following this confirmation, Brooks filed a formal complaint and is urging the Attorney General to take immediate action.

​Sources

​Investigative Report by Mo Brooks, Retired U.S. Congressman (April 15, 2026).

​Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (Section 17-5-19, Section 17-5-8).

​Federal Election Commission (FEC) Filings for Win for America and American Conservative Fund (Nov 2025 - March 2026).

​Alabama Secretary of State Campaign Finance Disclosures (SV&B PAC and North Alabama PAC).

​Section 527 Political Organization Filings for ACFAG.