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What is the Status of Gaming in Alabama?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A couple of weeks ago, to the surprise of many, Governor Robert Bentley announced at a press conference the formation of a gambling committee to explore the benefits and costs of legalizing some forms of gaming in Alabama. While the move was met mostly with indifference from the majority … Continued
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October 21, 2016

Victoryland Reopens With Blowout Attendance

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER—Starting before noon on Tuesday, people were lining up, along with the traffic, around Victoryland in Macon County, for its “Grand” reopening at 2:00 pm. People poured through the doors and flooded the lobby, as they all rushed to get their chance to gamble at Victoryland, again. At a … Continued
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September 14, 2016

US Attorney Asks Bingo or Slots?

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—A letter obtained by alreporter.com from the US Attorney for the middle district, George Beck, to Gov. Robert Bentley and Attorney General Luther Strange raises serious questions about the State’s inconsistency on the legality of bingo machines. While the letter seeks clarification on what might appear to be a … Continued
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April 7, 2016

VictoryLand To Reopen

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—VictoryLand supporters made it clear at a press conference on Monday, that the facility would reopen, giving much needed hope to the citizens of Macon County that thousands of good paying jobs would be returning to their beleaguered community. Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court struck down a lower … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Bronner Offers Ideas on How to Move Alabama Forward

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Dr. David Bronner, the long-serving head of RSA. “One of the stories I like to tell was an old Birmingham News story that asked, ‘What if we treated Alabama’s football team like we do everything else,’” recalled Bronner. “First of all, Coach Saban … Continued
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February 3, 2016

Ace In Your Face

By Amy Elizabeth McGhee As budget woes continue to cripple the State of Alabama, one thing remains consistent: The slow moving, stinky sludge that continues to clog the pipes in the Alabama State legislature when it comes to Alabama lottery and gaming legislation.  As lawmakers scramble around the immediate, viable economic solutions that a lottery … Continued
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January 21, 2016

Letter Exchange Seems to Clear Opening for VictoryLand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A letter exchange between Gov. Robert Bentley, Macon County District Attorney E. Paul Jones, and Sheriff Andre’ Brunson seems to clear a path for the reopening of VictoryLand. It also serves as an assurance to those companies supplying bingo machines, that the State will not confiscate them as in … Continued
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December 14, 2015

State Supreme Court Orders Stay in VictoryLand Case

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, the Alabama Supreme Court granted a stay in the VictoryLand case pending appeal. Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy’s order was set to go into effect on Nov. 16, however, the Attorney General’s office had filed a motion asking the court to rule by Nov. 9, which … Continued
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November 10, 2015
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Let the People Vote

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand, many thought that would be the end of the long, costly war over electronic bingo. But, it appears, that will not be the case.  Attorney General Luther Strange has signaled his office, will appeal Judge … Continued
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October 8, 2015