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State Asks for Stay in VictoryLand Ruling

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State’s Attorney General’s Office on Monday, asked the Alabama Supreme Court to stay Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy’s order to return the machines and money confiscated from VictoryLand to their rightful owners. On October 2, Judge Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand saying that the machine … Continued
October 6, 2015

The Battle Over Bingo Likely to Continue

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Friday, Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ruled that the electronic bingo machines being played at VictoryLand Casino were legal according to a Constitutional Amendment passed by the people of Macon County, and should be returned to their owners.  In his ruling, he accused the Attorney General’s … Continued
October 5, 2015

PCI Victorious: Gaming Here to Stay

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, the US Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals officially ended any last faint hopes by social conservatives that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ (PCI) casinos can ever be closed down by the State of Alabama.  Alabama Luther Strange said that he will not appeal. The … Continued
September 4, 2015

VictoryLand Hearing Leaves Questions

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy heard oral augments to determine the future of VictoryLand Casino. Defense attorney Joe Espy asked the court to rule on the legality of the bingo machines confiscated in 2013, when the Attorney General’s Office raided the casino, and on the … Continued
August 5, 2015

AG Calls Judge Shashy’s Ruling “Erroneous Misinterpretation of the Law”

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On July 7, attorneys for VictoryLand filed a motion in the Montgomery Circuit courtroom asking for the release of money and electronic bingo machines seized in January 2013. On Friday, July 10, Attorney General Luther Strange filed a counter motion stating that the money and machines should stay … Continued
July 13, 2015

VictoryLand Files Motion with Court Asking for Money and Gaming Machines Back

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 7, attorneys for Milton McGregor and Victoryland have filed a motion in Montgomery Circuit Judge William Shashy’s courtroom asking that the State release all of the money and electronic bingo machines that it has seized from McGregor’s Macon County casino, Victoryland. The motions asks that the Court, … Continued
July 8, 2015

Strange Appeals VictoryLand Decision

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday June 26, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange appealed a decision by Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy that dismissed the AG’s case against gambling magnate Milton McGregor and his VictoryLand Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling, “The state could … Continued
June 27, 2015

McGregor Wins Court Battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday June 25, Circuit Court Judge William A Shashy dismissed the Alabama Attorney General’s office’s case against Milton McGregor and his Victoryland Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law and accused the … Continued
June 26, 2015

Exclusive Poll Shows Voters Favor Vote on Gambling, Strongly Oppose Taxes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A statewide poll commissioned by the Alabama Political Reporter shows Governor Bentley is still very popular, but not as popular as a vote on a lottery and Las Vegas-style gambling. Governor Bentley’s biggest weakness may very well be his plan to raise taxes, a plan overwhelmingly disfavored by Alabama … Continued
May 10, 2015

State Constitution, Case Law, Calls for Legislature, Voters to Approve Exclusive Gaming Compact

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Lobbyists for the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) have reportedly been telling members in the State’s House of Representatives that the Governor has the authority to sign an exclusive gaming compact with the Tribe, without authorization from the Legislature. However, the State’s 1901 Constitution, as well as case law, would … Continued
May 7, 2015