Alabama Casinos and Alabama Gambling

Alabama governor vows to fight illegal gambling

News brief: Gov. Bob Riley said that Alabama is facing an expansion of gambling "that very few states have ever had to endure." read more

Alabama governor declares bingo machines are illegal

News brief: Gov. Bob Riley has told manufacturers of electronic bingo machines that he believes the devices are illegal in the state and they could be prosecuted. read more

Alabama residents warm to gambling

News brief: A total of 55 percent of residents support gambling, with some officials saying gaming revenues can boost the state's education funds. read more

New Alabama casino packed on opening night

News brief: Wind Creek Casino in Atmore opened for business yesterday to a capacity crowd of 3,000. read more

Alabama casino set to open tomorrow

News brief: The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel is a 50,000 square-foot gaming resort and is 17-stories tall. read more

Birmingham mayor disagrees with governor on gambling operations

News brief: Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is openly opposing a plan created by Gov. Bob Riley intended to crack down on illegal gambling machines. read more

Alabama governor appoints gambling task force

News brief: Gov. Bob Riley has appointed a task force and a special prosecutor to go after operators of electronic bingo machines. read more

Alabama educators want gambling tax

News brief: The Alabama Education Association wants the state to regulate and tax the gambling industry to shore up Alabama's schools. read more

Alabama judge tosses gambling lawsuit

News brief: The federal judge rejected a lawsuit made by the Alabama attorney general on the expansion of gambling on Indian lands. read more

Alabama senator changes stance on gambling

News brief: The state senator had condemned bingo in April but is now the attorney for a group planning to open a gambling hall. read more