The Shadow Over the Montgomery State House: Mo Brooks Sounds the Alarm on Alabama’s Gambling Scandal
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By Staff Writer April 15th, 2026
A Bombshell Interview Conducted by Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Mosley
In a hard-hitting investigative piece, former Congressman Mo Brooks is blowing the whistle on what he describes as a massive gambling scandal aimed at buying the Alabama legislature. The interview pulls back the curtain on millions of dollars in dark money from out-of-state interests and foreign corporations funneling through a web of shadowy political action committees (PACs) directly into the heart of Montgomery.
At the heart of this gambling scandal is a coordinated effort to legalize online sports betting and brick-and-mortar casinos—an initiative Mo Brooks claims is being fueled by "scurrilous and sordid" tactics designed to deceive Alabama voters and manipulate the halls of power in Montgomery.
The Laundering Pipelines: Steve Raby and the North Alabama PAC
Mo Brooks detailed how interests behind this gambling scandal are utilizing local conduits to move massive sums of cash. A primary target in the interview was the North Alabama PAC, which Brooks revealed is being used to launder money from the Sports Betting Alliance.
"It reveals that the Sports Betting Alliance is laundering money... through the North Alabama Political Action Committee," Mo Brooks stated. He emphasized that this PAC is run by Steve Raby, the "chief lieutenant" of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter. Brooks expressed shock that the players in this gambling scandal would operate through a person so closely tied to the Speaker’s office in Montgomery.
The American Conservative Fund and the Staples Mystery
Mo Brooks also took aim at the American Conservative Fund (ACF), an entity he claims is funded entirely by DraftKings. He alleged that the ACF has failed to comply with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act, neglecting mandatory disclosure requirements that carry criminal penalties.
The investigation into the ACF has led to bizarre findings. Mo Brooks noted that the address used by the fund in Alexandria, Virginia, corresponds to a Staples business supply store. He questioned the legitimacy of an organization spending millions to influence Alabama elections while operating out of a retail office supply outlet.
The Power Players: Dax Swatek and Brian Smith
The interview also touched on the roles of high-profile lobbyists and consultants like Dax Swatek and Brian Smith. Mo Brooks, Christopher M. Peeks, and Brandon Mosley discussed the influence these individuals wield within the "Gambling Syndicate."
During the investigation into these connections, Christopher M. Peeks noted that attempts to reach Brian Smith were met with a Google Voice number rather than a professional office line. Mo Brooks agreed, stating that this only added to the "surreptitious" nature of the operation.
Meanwhile, the group discussed Dax Swatek and his firm’s deep involvement in the legislative push, positioning them as central figures in the coordinated activity to influence candidates across the state.
The Endgame: A Rigged System?
Mo Brooks outlined the dangerous objectives of this gambling scandal:
Online Sports Betting: Creating incentives for game-fixing in NCAA athletics.
Online Casinos: Extracting wealth from Alabama citizens via the internet.
Brick-and-Mortar Casinos: Targeting Huntsville as a major wealth center for expansion.
Zero Consumer Protections: Avoiding laws that would protect bettors from rigged outcomes.
A Media Blackout?
Mo Brooks suggested that the lack of mainstream media coverage on this Staples store shadow government may be due to the $200,000+ in TV ads purchased by the ACF.
"I wouldn't put it past the gambling moguls to put in significant advertising dollars... in an effort to try to damp down their enthusiasm about talking about... one of the biggest political stories in the state of Alabama," Mo Brooks told Christopher M. Peeks and Brandon Moseley.
Watch the full interview: Mo Brooks on DraftKings and Sports Betting Alliance Gambling Scandal
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