Industry
March 15, 2023
Poarch Creek Tribe Launches Gambling Campaign, Unveils Historic NASA Contract
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only recognized tribe, just launched a new pro-gambling campaign. The initiative seeks to gather support for the legalization of more gaming and lottery verticals under the slogan “Winning for Alabama.” “It’s Time to Stop Leaving Money on the Table” Currently, gaming in The Heart of Dixie is fairly […]
Legal
January 31, 2023
Alabama Electronic Bingo Ban Causes Major Lay-Offs at Victoryland Casino
Al.com reported that this was announced by Dr Lewis Benefield, the casino’s president and a veterinarian based in Montgomery. Victoryland Casino President Hopes Business Will Pick Up with New Horse Racing Machines Despite the setback, Victoryland Casino is seeking to recover by introducing new machines for betting on historical horse races. Additionally, the casino will […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
Largest US Cockfighting Operation Dismantled, Members Sentenced
Seven members of an Alabama family were sentenced for their participation in a massive cockfighting operation. Besides participating in a large-scale cock fighting operation, the family members had established fighting-bird breeding businesses and operated an illegal gambling business. Due to the unusual cruelty of the nature of the business operation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Legal
December 2, 2022
Alabama Authorities Seize 108 Illegal Machines
Alabama authorities have seized more than a hundred gambling machines in Etowah County. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made as of the time of this writing. Five Illegal Casinos Were Identified and Raided The police began investigating the case following complaints from people in an East Gadsden neighborhood. Thanks to […]
Legal
November 2, 2022
Casinos Claim Alabama’s E-bingo Ban Is Racially-Motivated
Alabama casinos believe that a recent court ruling against electronic bingo casinos might be racially-unjust. One of the casinos claims that the government is endangering the livelihood of many Blacks in the state. Alabama Cracked Down on Electronic Bingo Casinos The situation stems from the Alabama Supreme Court’s response to two appeals. The court’s decision […]
Casino
October 3, 2022
Three Alabama Casinos Cease Operations as per Supreme Court Decision
The state of Alabama has successfully cracked down on illegal electronic bingo machines with the latest development in a battle going on for about ten years. A decision by the Alabama Supreme Court will force three casinos in the state to close operations. Alabama Attorney General Wins the Fight Against Illegal Electronic Bingo Games On […]
Legal
September 28, 2022
Sheriff Who Took Loans to Cover Gaming Debt Faces Decades in Prison
A former Alabama Sheriff lied in applications to get approved for loans needed to cover his gambling debt. His offense may cost him a fine of up to $1 million and up to three decades in prison. Norris Lied in His Loan Applications William Norris, 44, served as sheriff of Clarke County. When not fighting […]
Industry
August 18, 2022
Table Trac Signs Two Deals with Alabama-Based Operators
Casino management and information software provider Table Trac has signed two new exciting deals with two different Alabama-based gaming operators. Greentracks and The Palace Bingo will be joining the list of Table Trac partners and enjoy the “unique platform and architecture” of their products. Table Trac is currently available in more than 270 casinos located […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
Non-profit Bingo Operator Loses Case in Alabama Supreme Court after Winning Lower Courts
An 11-year-old court battle has come to an end and not to the preferences of at least one of the parties involved in the litigation. The Alabama Supreme Court reached a decision late last week in which it sided with the state and said that Greentrack Racing and Bingo had accumulated and owed $76 million […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
Alabama Sheriff Stole Jail Food Money to Gamble
A former Alabama sheriff will now have to defend himself in a court of law after he was indicted for allegedly lying on loan applications he filled out and submitted to several banks in a year’s time. The Clarke County sheriff, one William “Ray” Norris, is no longer on the job but he still has […]