Greenetrack to end electronic bingo; will ‘work with state’ to pay millions in back taxes
Greenetrack CEO Nat Winn called the taxes "a political and financial lynching," but said his business will follow the law.
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Judge: No proof VictoryLand is a public nuisance, lots of proof it’s a public benefit
The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.
Calhoun County considers charity bingo amendment
Sponsors claim that if Calhoun County voters approve this Alabama constitutional amendment, it will restore the legality of existing charity bingos such as the one that Elks Lodge plays.
Wind Creek Casinos reopen for business
Monday, Wind Creek casinos in Atmore, Wetumpka, and Montgomery re-opened on Monday. The Wind Creek Casinos are operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Casinos and other entertainment venues were allowed to reopen by Governor Kay Ivey (R) after she lifted the ban on the venues to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Wind … Continued
McCutcheon says public opinion is driving gambling debate
Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, told reporters that public opinion is driving the debate on gambling. Speaker McCutcheon praised Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s (R) working group on gambling and said that a lot of good people had been appointed to that group. At Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address, she told … Continued
Lottery fails on procedural vote, leadership trying to save it
The Alabama House of Representatives rejected the lottery bill on its first procedural vote on Tuesday before any amendments could be introduced or final passage even discussed, Senate Bill 220 is sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. It is being carried in the House by State Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark. Clouse said SB220 would … Continued
Lottery, budgets dominate as session winds toward a close
The Memorial Day holiday is approaching, and state legislators are saying privately that they are ready for this session to be over, but much work remains to be done. Only 21 of a possible 30 legislative days have been used, so this session could technically last through mid-June, but this session was sidetracked by a … Continued
House Committee approves lottery bill
On Wednesday, the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee gave a favorable report to a constitutional amendment that would create a state lottery in Alabama. Gambling is prohibited by the Alabama 1901 Constitution, so passing a lottery requires amending the Constitution. Senate Bill 220 is sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. The bill was … Continued
Heated public hearing held on controversial bingo bill in committee
The Local Legislation Committee held a well-attended public hearing Tuesday on a local bill dealing with Greene County. HB545 would clarify that electronic bingo is legal in Greene County and would establish a five-member gaming commission to regulate the electronic bingo business in Greene County. House Bill 545 is sponsored by State Rep. Artis “A.J.” … Continued