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VictoryLand Opens, Strange Hits, Espy Hits Back

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER: After a surprise early morning announcement, VictoryLand in Macon County reopen at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. By 1:30 p.m. hundreds of people lined the sidewalk leading into VictoryLand eagerly awaiting a chance at a bingo win. When owner Milton McGregor walked through the gathered crowd, a spontaneous cheer … Continued
December 19, 2012

Gaming in Macon County: Let the games begin?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— “This is not about Milton McGregor or VictoryLand, this is for a principle, we have the right to create economic prosperity, the right to self determination,” so says Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford. VictoryLand, owned by Milton McGregor, is said to be reopening before the end of the year. … Continued
December 12, 2012

Gaming in Macon County, Alabama: A Brief History

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A battle looms on the near horizon. According to the man who is leading the charge it is a fight for justice, economic freedom and the right of free people to determine their destiny. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford (D-AL) sees the reopening of VictoryLand in Macon County, Alabama, not … Continued
December 10, 2012

Editorial: “You can be a winner too,” Not Guilty in Bingo Corruption Trial, Really?

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Milton McGregor and the other members of the alleged Bingo Vote Corruption trial were all found not guilty on Wednesday morning by the jury.  Alabama Gambling Magnate Milton McGregor, Alabama State Senator Harri Anne Smith, Jay Walker, former State Senator Jim Prueitt, lobbyist Tom Coker, and … Continued
March 8, 2012

Anniston Star: A trial that won’t go away

Staff Report Through ethics reform and last year’s cash-for-votes corruption trial, the Alabama Legislature has tried to distance itself — quickly — from the remnants of one of Montgomery’s more sordid modern-day tales. Problem is, only time and clean living will dissolve the stain of having four legislators indicted on federal corruption charges. Time happens … Continued
January 5, 2012