St. Clair County gambling case ‘rests’

March 26, 2009

St. Clair County residents, both for and against gambling, anxiously awaited Circuit Judge Charles E. Robinson’s ruling at press time. Following a full day of

Wet/dry referendum passes in House, awaits Senate approval

March 19, 2009

A bill that would greatly reduce the population requirement for holding a wet/dry referendum in the state passed the House of Representatives on March 12

Greene County Gambling

March 19, 2009

Another gambling bill causing concern in the Legislature is Senate Bill 135 and its companion bill, House Bill 363. The Alabama Baptist is printing how

Big-time ‘bingo’ businesses combine forces, bring in ‘star power’ to lobby bill

March 19, 2009

A passerby might have thought the Alabama House Tourism and Travel Committee public hearing March 11 was an electronic bingo gambling rally for Alabama’s soon-to-be

Houston County’s Country Crossing lands in the middle of ‘bingo’ gambling debate, partners with McGregor

March 19, 2009

Alabama could soon be known for its Branson, Mo.-style entertainment “extravaganza” complex in the southeastern “wiregrass” corner of the state — Country Crossing. Residents of

Faith leaders from various denominations across state prepare for ‘slam-dunk’

March 12, 2009

“We want you to be able to go back and explain to your congregations why we think [electronic bingo gambling] is not right,” Gov. Bob

‘Big bingo’ bill changes everything

March 12, 2009

For weeks, rumors have flown around the Statehouse about a “big bingo” bill coming down the pipeline supported by “gambling bosses” that would forever change