An Alabama town has its asset frozen because our gambling laws are ridiculous
The town of Lipscomb can't pay its employees because it's the subject of an AG's lawsuit over electronic bingo.
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Bill would exempt charity bingo, raffle from gaming ban
The legislation simply allows for traditional bingo and traditional raffle games to be conducted for “noncommercial charitable fundraising purposes.”
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Greene County bingo charity examining political donations, $33 million payment
An attorney for TS Police Support League charity said the organization is reviewing political donations that ultimately went to the county sheriff.
State investigating campaign donations to Greene County sheriff
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