1978
Greenetrack built in Eutaw in 1978. Live greyhound racing took place for a few years, but now the track only has simulcast greyhound and horse racing.
Sept. 26, 2003
The Legislature unanimously passes Senate Bill 9, authorizing a constitutional amendment allowing charity bingo in Greene County.
Nov. 4, 2003
The Greene County constitutional amendment passes in the general election.
June 11, 2004
The Greene County bingo amendment is ratified.
Dec. 1, 2004
Attorney General Troy King issues a news release stating the machines being labeled electronic bingo are legal in Greene County, Macon County and the three facilities run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
2004–2008
The machines evolved into slot machine-style gambling.
July 1, 2010
Greenetrack had more than 1,500 machines when it was raided by the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling.
Timeline compiled by The Alabama Baptist
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