In a letter to state senators and representatives dated Oct. 30, 2009, dealing with “electronic bingo” and Alabama’s Indian reservations, Gov. Bob Riley explained his
Indian gambling is a multibillion dollar business in America. Reports show this industry began being regulated in 1987 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in
“There are several types of gambling found in Alabama. The most popular form of gambling in Alabama is bingo which is one of the more
By Sondra Washington Since slot machine-style gambling began taking root in the state, many people have speculated about the amount of money the casinos were
In the old western movies, settlers were always concerned when the Indians were “off the reservation.” In other words, the Indians may be up to
Contact candidates and ask them where they stand on the gambling issue. If they say, “I’m opposed to it personally, but …,” that’s code language
The 11 lawmakers, gambling bosses, lobbyists and others who were arrested Oct. 4 in a FBI “bingo” probe and charged with a vote-buying scheme all
By Sondra Washington Alabama political candidates are no strangers to heated debates over issues they plan to support or oppose if and when they are
