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
Governor’s Task Force gambling hotline update
March 12, 2009
The Governor’s Task Force for Illegal Gambling set up a hotline number for citizens to call — 1-866-227-8586 — to report illegal gambling activity in
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