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Committees approve VictoryLand, GreeneTrack bills in Alabama

March 24, 2016

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On Wednesday morning, legislative committees approved bills geared toward providing two state casinos with a stronger legal shield. Sponsored by Sen. Billy Beasley, D-Clayton, and Rep. A.J. McCampbell, D-Dem...

Tuskegee mayor claims AG Strange is conspiring with the Indians to keep VictoryLand shuttered

Kim M

February 13, 2016

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Last November, when Governor Robert Bentley issued an executive order stripping Attorney General Luther Strange’s office of its authority to enforce anti-gambling laws, instead giving that authority to local of...

Alabama Senate Democrats propose ‘Empowering Alabama Families’; proposals for lottery and casinos

Sadonna Price

February 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Alabama

Late last week, the Alabama State Senate Democrats released information on their agenda for the legislative session of 2016, an agenda that includes casino proposals, the lottery and an increase in minimum wage...

Florida lawmakers lobbied by Poarch Band with trip to Alabama casino

Kim M

January 26, 2016

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Four Florida legislators were picked up by a luxury bus at the Pensacola airport and driven to the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore, Alabama, were they were joined by a fifth legislator. Together they an...

Both the state and lawyers for VictoryLand file arguments with Supreme Court

Kim M

January 1, 2016

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Voters in Macon County knew that they were authorizing the non-traditional version of bingo when they approved a bingo amendment in 2003. That is what the Alabama Supreme Court was told by lawyers for the Victo...

As VictoryLand bingo casino prepares to open, Alabama Christian leader issues warning

Kim M

December 16, 2015

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“Illegal gambling is taking over this state,” was the warning issued on Tuesday on behalf of the Christian community by an interdenominational organization that lobbies the Alabama legislature. The Alabama C...

Alabama Gov. okays VictoryLand machine certification process; AG Strange silent

Sadonna Price

December 14, 2015

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Letters of correspondence have surfaced between Alabama State Governor Robert Bentley and officials of law enforcement that suggest VictoryLand Casino has earned the right to reopen their electronic bingo hall....

Reopening date for VictoryLand casino expected from Milton McGregor

Kim M

December 12, 2015

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An announcement by Milton McGregor on WBRC Good Day Alabama on Friday may mean that the end is near for the journey towards reopening the VictoryLand casino in Macon County, Alabama. While McGregor had hoped...

Alabama Sheriff issues ultimatum to local businesses with gambling machines

Kim M

December 7, 2015

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Complaints concerning local businesses throughout Colbert County, Alabama possibly possessing illegal gambling machines have been received from businesses and concerned citizens. Colbert County Sheriff Frank...

Creek Casino Montgomery officially becomes Wind Creek Casino & Hotel today

Sadonna Price

December 1, 2015

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As of today, the official name of the Creek Casino Montgomery will become the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery. The name change takes place as the venue has undergone an expansion costing $65 million, i...

VictoryLand Casino to create over two thousand employment opportunities in Alabama

Renee Kingsley

November 30, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino openings, Alabama, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Alabama’s VictoryLand Casino used to be the biggest employer in Macon County and generated significant gaming taxes for the government. All that changed in 2010 when the authorities accused VictoryLand of runni...

Poarch Creek to debut casino expansion on December 1st

Sadonna Price

November 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Alabama

The debut of the new casino expansion of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama is set to take place on the 1st of December, only a few days away. The tribe has renamed their venue the Wind Creek Casino &a...

VictoryLand appeal filed by Alabama Attorney General to State Supreme Court

Sadonna Price

November 23, 2015

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Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange recently filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court to see the return of electronic bingo games to the VictoryLand Casino. Back in 2013, the property saw their gaming m...

Alabama Sheriff: We are going to stand our ground here in Macon; ‘VictoryLand bingo is legal’

Kim M

November 19, 2015

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In February 2013 Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange sent investigators and state troopers to raid Milton McGregor’s VictoryLand casino in Macon County to remove electronic bingo machines his office believe...

Alabama governor defends executive order; VictoryLand hopes to open by Christmas

Kim M

November 13, 2015

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Last week Governor Robert Bentley signed an executive order saying that gambling enforcement should be handled by district attorneys and local sheriffs and on Tuesday he said he believed it would clarify “the r...

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Committees approve VictoryLand, GreeneTrack bills in Alabama

Tuskegee mayor claims AG Strange is conspiring with the Indians to keep VictoryLand shuttered

Alabama Senate Democrats propose ‘Empowering Alabama Families’; proposals for lottery and casinos

Florida lawmakers lobbied by Poarch Band with trip to Alabama casino

Both the state and lawyers for VictoryLand file arguments with Supreme Court

As VictoryLand bingo casino prepares to open, Alabama Christian leader issues warning

Alabama Gov. okays VictoryLand machine certification process; AG Strange silent

Reopening date for VictoryLand casino expected from Milton McGregor

Alabama Sheriff issues ultimatum to local businesses with gambling machines

Creek Casino Montgomery officially becomes Wind Creek Casino & Hotel today

VictoryLand Casino to create over two thousand employment opportunities in Alabama

Poarch Creek to debut casino expansion on December 1st

VictoryLand appeal filed by Alabama Attorney General to State Supreme Court

Alabama Sheriff: We are going to stand our ground here in Macon; ‘VictoryLand bingo is legal’

Alabama governor defends executive order; VictoryLand hopes to open by Christmas

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