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The ‘dark money group’ is right: Alabama gaming laws have provided the Poarch Creeks with an unfair advantage

There is a “dark money group” attacking the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  You probably heard that this week. A lot of media outlets are reporting it. The “dark money group” headed up by former Sen. Gerald Dial. The “dark money group” that refuses to disclose its financial backers.  The “dark money group” was a … Continued
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October 18, 2019

New nonprofit wants to provide facts about Poarch Creek Indians

Providing the general public in Alabama and state lawmakers with an “accurate view of the Poarch Creek gaming operation.”  That’s the stated goal of a new nonprofit organization — Poarch Creek Accountability Now — which its formation and official launch at a press conference in Montgomery on Tuesday. Led by former state Sen. Gerald Dial, … Continued
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October 15, 2019
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Counteroffer: A gaming plan the dog track owners would likely accept

Last week, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians laid out its starting point for any negotiations concerning a lottery and gambling legislation. Arthur Mothershed, who’s in charge of the tribe’s business development for gaming operations, spelled out PCI’s base plan, which included hefty licensing fees for other casino locations, new casinos in Birmingham and northeast … Continued
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May 28, 2019
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The lottery is dead. Long live the lottery

The paper-only lottery bill appears to have mercifully died in the House. It should have failed in the Senate because it was never more than a diversion to ensure that no lottery bill would endanger the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ monopoly over gaming in the state. The so-called “clean” paper-only lottery sponsored by Sen. … Continued
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May 23, 2019
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Forget a paper lottery, the Poarch Creeks have a much bigger proposal for gambling in Alabama

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has an idea for gambling in Alabama. A big idea. One much bigger than a simple paper lottery. One bigger than a handful of gambling machines at a few casinos. “We want something that’s a bit more thought out,” said Arthur Mothershed, who is in charge of the tribe’s … Continued
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May 22, 2019

A list of Poarch Creek’s donations ahead of lottery vote

A paper-only lottery bill will be debated on the floor of the House on Tuesday. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians have opposed legislation that would allow others to compete with their gaming operation in the state. The measure before the House is Senate Bill 220 sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. The bill … Continued
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May 20, 2019
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Jesus instructed, let your words be true, but that doesn’t apply at State House

Many elected officials in Alabama profess profound allegiance to biblical teachings, but do they actually practice those principles? In two distinct instances during the Legislative Session, promises made to individuals and the people of the state have been broken. Jesus instructed his followers to let their words be true. In Matthew 5:33 (NIV), Jesus said, … Continued
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May 15, 2019