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
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ gambling facility near Atmore is the first in the state to use the word “casino” in the name. Others
It’s been more than 25 years since the citizens of Russellville have debated legalizing alcohol sales in the city. It was defeated in the 1984
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
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
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
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
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
