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This is a list of casinos in Alabama.

List of casinos[edit]

List of casinos in the U.S. state of Alabama

Casino	City	County	State	District	Type	Comments
Victoryland	Shorter	Macon	Alabama	Racino (greyhound)	No table games
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore	Atmore	Escambia	Alabama	Native American	No table games 31°06′14″N87°29′00″W / 31.1038°N 87.4834°W
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery	Montgomery	Montgomery	Alabama	Native American	No table games
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka	Wetumpka	Elmore	Alabama	Native American	No table games 32°31′34″N86°12′30″W / 32.5260°N 86.2083°W

History[edit]

Legality of electronic bingo[edit]

Alabama has had many 'electronic bingo' parlors which feature slot machines that are or are similar to Class II gaming machines. The legality of these vary from county to county, and are in a near-constant state of flux. In particular, most such parlors were closed through the efforts of an anti-gambling task force put in place by Gov. Bob Riley early in 2010. But in March 2010, the Alabama Supreme Court determined that Riley did not have the authority to convene such a task force, but that power rested with Attorney GeneralTroy King. Shortly after the task force was sidelined, e-bingo parlors reopened in cities which had previously enacted ordinances permitting and regulating such halls. Additionally, Victoryland also reopened after a brief closure. (Greenetrack and the three Poarch Band of Indians gaming facilities did not close.)

At one time, several counties in Alabama featured numerous e-bingo halls, most notably Walker County, with halls large and small mostly concentrated along the former U.S. Highway 78 between Jasper and the Jefferson County line, ranging in size from converted small storefronts to large halls with hundreds of machines. But a ruling in a lawsuit by the Walker County sheriff determined that the machines in the county's halls were illegal, and the halls were forced to close. District attorneys in Jefferson County used that ruling to justify their order of closure for halls in that county. However, several large halls in Fairfield remained open because the city had passed specific ordinances permitting them. Those halls closed during the governor's task force raids in January 2010, but reopened on March 12, 2010 when the task force was invalidated. They again closed briefly in April 2010, as a part of the ongoing controversy over their legality and a dispute over jurisdiction between Riley and King.

In late May 2010, in yet another legal action in the anti-gambling feud between Riley and King, the Alabama Supreme Court determined that Riley had the ultimate authority to appoint an anti-gambling task force. Riley then announced plans to reactivate the task force, and the district attorney in the Bessemer Cutoff area of Jefferson County (including Fairfield) advised halls there to shut down immediately, or risk having their machines seized. King announced he would no longer interfere with the governor's efforts. Halls began closures on May 24, 2010. Victoryland and Greenetrack remained open for the time being. Poarch Creek operations were not affected, as the state has no jurisdiction over them.

Fairfield legalized large electronic bingo halls in mid-2009, with certain requirements for minimum number of gaming machines. Bamaco Bingo opened in September 2009 with more than 800 machines installed and announced plans for up to 5,000 machines. Two other large e-bingo halls, Bingo Fantastico and World Bingo, later opened adjacent to Bamaco, followed by Legacy Bingo in March 2010. All except Bingo Fantastico occupied empty 'big box' retail stores; Bingo Fantastico replaced a roller skating rink. Three other small bingo halls, including one that shared space with an automotive repair shop, were also located in Fairfield. The city received a permit fee of $100 per machine per month, and bingo was a major tax source for the city.

Bessemer, Alabama had some e-bingo halls in place, but their legality was in question due to a dispute between the city council, which voted to allow the halls, and the mayor, who opposed gambling. Those halls remained closed after the task force invalidation. Other smaller halls were located in cities and unincorporated areas near Bessemer; they also closed later.

Two other large e-bingo halls, Country Crossing in Dothan and White Hall Gaming Center between Selma and Montgomery, were shut down by the task force.

Throughout the controversy, the Poarch Creek band's operations not only continued, they expanded. Facilities in Wetumpka, Atmore and suburban Montgomery added to their gaming floors, and the Wetumpka and Atmore facilities added new high-rise hotels.

In July 2010, after all legal avenues were exhausted, state police and the task force shut down machines at Greenetrack in Eutaw, Alabama, then later at Victoryland. And on October 4, 2010, federal prosecutors filed charges against and arrested Victoryland owner Milton McGregor and several members of the Alabama State Senate in a corruption investigation regarding the entire affair.^[1]

In 2016, after winning a ruling in a federal court against the state, Victoryland reopened its electronic bingo floor on September 14, 2016.^[2]

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Byerele, Dana (2010-10-04). 'VictoryLand owner, state senators arrested'. The Tuscaloosa News.
2. ^Moon, Josh (September 14, 2016). ''Victoryland reopens to large crowd''. Montgomery Advertiser.

External links[edit]

• Media related to Casinos in Alabama at Wikimedia Commons

Alabama has 3 tribal casinos each with Class II gaming. They are Wind Creek Casinos in Montgomery, Wetumpka and Atmore, which are owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama.

News Headlines

Alabama releases gambling reportDecember 28, 2020 - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy released its findings last week in an 876-page report. The report recommends legalization of five to seven casinos, a state lottery and sports betting.... Read more Wind Creek casinos reopen June 8May 30, 2020 - Wind Creek casinos in Wetumpka, Atmore and Montgomery, Alabama will reopen to the public on June 8th. Crowds will be limited to one third capacity. Face masks, temperature checks and not smoking will be enforced.... Read moreAlabama bill proposes lottery and Poarch Creeks casino planMarch 14, 2020 - A bill introduced this week in the Alabama Senate proposes both a state lottery and the Poarch Creek Indians' plan to add Vegas-style casino gaming and two new casinos.... Read moreAlabama Governor wants fact-finding study on Poarch Creek Indians $1B gambling proposalFebruary 7, 2020 - During her State-of-the-State Address last week, Governor Ivey announced the launch of a fact-finding study into the Poarch Creek Indians proposal to expand... Read morePoarch Creek Indians propose $1B gambling plan for AlabamaNovember 18, 2019 - The Poarch Creek Indians have launched a public awareness campaign to expand their casinos in the state, add Class III table games, sports betting, a state lottery... Read more

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303 Poarch Road
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The above casinos are owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama and operated by PCI Gaming, the Gaming Authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians
5811 Jack Springs Road
Atmore AL 36502
Phone Number: (251) 368-9136
Fax Number: (251) 368-1026

PCI Gaming
303 Poarch Road, Atmore, AL 36502
PO Box 1027, Atmore, AL 36504
Phone: (251) 368-3085
Fax: (251) 446-938

News Articles

Alabama releases gambling report

December 28, 2020

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy released its findings last week in an 876-page report. The report recommends legalization of five to seven casinos, a state lottery and sports betting.

Governor's group: Alabama could see $700 million from gambling - Courtesy of WVTM 13 News, Dec 18, 2020. Available from YouTube

The Study Group on Gambling Policy Report recommends:

• Legalization of five to seven casinos with Vegas-style casino gaming. Potential locations were excluded from the report. Estimated tax revenue is $300-$400 million per year.

• Legalization of a state lottery. Estimated state revenue is $200-$300 million per year.

• Legalization of sports betting. Estimate state revenue is $10 million per year.

'Gambling will work in Alabama and we feel that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages,' said Todd Strange, the chairman of the study group.

Last year, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians proposed a plan to pay the state $1 billion to add Vegas-style casino gaming (Class III) to its Wind Creek Casinos in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka. In addition the Tribe would build two new Class III casino in North Alabama.

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Wind Creek casinos reopen June 8

May 30, 2020

Wind Creek casinos in Wetumpka, Atmore and Montgomery, Alabama will reopen to the public on June 8th. Crowds will be limited to one third capacity. Face masks, temperature checks and not smoking will be enforced.

Video courtesy of CBS 42.

Video courtesy of WKRG.

Each casino will operate four gaming sessions every day. At the end of each session the casino will be deep cleaned before the next session. Guests can make advance reservations for specific sessions beginning June 3. Whenever a casino reaches its occupancy limit, newly-arriving guests must wait in special areas until there is availability inside.

Hotels will also restrict the number of guest. Hotel occupancy will be limited to 50 percent so that room can remain unoccupied for 24 hours before deep cleaning.

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Alabama bill proposes lottery and Poarch Creeks casino plan

March 14, 2020

A bill introduced this week in the Alabama Senate proposes both a state lottery and the Poarch Creek Indians' plan to add Vegas-style casino gaming and two new casinos. Senator Greg Albritton (R- Atmore) explains his bill puts these issues into legislative form as a first step in the process towards amending the state constitution, which currently prohibits any type of gambling.

The Poarch Creek Indians have publically promoted their gambling plan to generate $1 billion in state revenues. The tribe would pay the state $225 million for exclusive casino rights across the state, pay a percentage of revenues at the three existing casinos, and build two commercial casino resorts that will pay 25% taxes on revenues.

For details on the Poarch Creek Indians gambling plan, see the Press Release.

Sen. Albritton hopes his bill will progress through the legislative process in time for voter approval in November's election. He believes it would be helpful to Gov. Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy for consideration and inclusion in their report.

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Alabama Governor wants fact-finding study on Poarch Creek Indians $1B gambling proposal

February 7, 2020

During her State-of-the-State Address last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced plans to set up a study group to gather facts on the impact of a lottery and the expansion of Poarch Creek Indians casinos on the state. The governor wants the findings by the end of the year.

She explained, 'That's all I want is the facts, not recommendations. I just want the facts about how much money the state can expect to gain if we just do a lottery or if we do expanded gaming or if we do a compact and what the heck does a compact look like? What are the components of a compact? What are the responsibilities of both parties? We don't know.'

Last November the Poarch Creek Indians proposed a $1 billion gambling plan for Alabama. It included a $225 million payment to the state for an exclusive compact for all casino gaming, two new resort casinos in the state, Class III table games and sports betting, licensing fees and revenue sharing payments to the state, and support of a paper state lottery.

For details about the Poarch Creek Indians proposal, read the Press Release.

The Poarch Creek Indians are the only federally-recognized tribe in Alabama. The tribe currently own and operate three casinos in the state: Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Wetumpka , Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Atmore and Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Montgomery.

In addition the Poarch Band of Creek Indians own and operate Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, the Pensacola Greyhound Park and Creek Entertainment Gretna in Florida and the Renaissance Hotels in Aruba and Curacao. The tribe also financed and operates the Wa She Shu Casino in Gardnerville, Nevada, owned by the Washoe Tribe.

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Poarch Creek Indians propose $1B gambling plan for Alabama

November 18, 2019

In a press release this week the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced their new public awareness campaign to promote a major expansion of gambling in Alabama. The goal is to generate billions of dollars in new state revenues and create thousands of new jobs.

SUMMARY OF PLAN

• The Poarch Band of Creek Indians would pay Alabama $225 million for an exclusive compact for all casino gaming in the state.

• The Tribe would build two new resort casinos in the state.

• Alabama would authorize Class III table games (blackjack, craps and roulette) and sports betting to be operated by the Tribe.

• Alabama would receive licensing fees and revenue sharing from all new casino properties.

• The Tribe supports a paper state lottery.

The following is the full press release from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians:

PRESS RELEASE

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Comprehensive Plan for Alabama Gaming to Bring in Immediate $Billion, $Millions More to Follow

NEWS PROVIDED BY
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Nov 12, 2019, 12:05 ET

Public Awareness Campaign Outlines Plan's Details

POARCH CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION, Ala., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians today announced a public awareness campaign focused on communicating details of their comprehensive plan for gaming in Alabama.

Poarch's solid plan is designed to generate billions of dollars in new revenues to the State, create thousands of new jobs, and regulate and tax gaming interests. It also calls for the construction of two deluxe tourist resorts in the northern part of the State, and supports citizens' rights to vote on gaming issues, including whether Alabama should also have the kind of traditional lottery that other neighboring states have in place.

'We have long believed that the economic power of gaming should be strategically harnessed to create opportunities for everyone who lives in Alabama,' noted Stephanie Bryan, Poarch Tribal Chair and CEO. 'This plan does that, and we are committed to making sure that our positions on gaming and our commitment to helping improve the quality of life in Alabama are clear.'

In recent weeks, the Tribe and its gaming business (PBCI Gaming) have been the subject of a public misinformation campaign funded by an anonymous group. The sole purpose of that group's work was to misrepresent the Tribe's position on gaming in the State, confuse the issues surrounding gaming regulation and taxation, and damage Poarch's reputation.

By contrast, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians made the decision to state publicly what they propose in the way of a solid, comprehensive plan for gaming in the State through a public awareness campaign that includes a gaming policy-focused website www.winningforalabama.com. The website gives citizens a platform to voice their opinions on specific gaming issues. It also provides opportunities for communities across Alabama to alert the Tribe and other State leaders about their critical needs.

'We hope that the information we are making available will prompt both citizens and our State's legislators to seriously consider a solid plan for gaming that can have real economic benefits for Alabama,' said Chairwoman Bryan. 'We believe that it is important everyone in the State has access to honest information and constructive ideas so they can make the best decisions about an issue that is critically important to Alabama's economic well-being and quality of life.'

SOURCE Poarch Band of Creek Indians
www.poarchcreekindians.org

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News Headlines Continued

11.17.2016 Alabama May Receive Percentage of Casino Profits09.13.2016 Victoryland Reopens08.10.2016 AL Casinos Needed to Balance Budget01.19.2016 Wind Creek Casino Voted 'Best to Work For'12.19.2015 Bok Homa Casino Celebrates 5 Years12.01.2015 $65 Expansion Opens at Wind Creek Montgomery09.04.2015 Poarch Band of Creek Indians Allowed to Remain Open05.28.2015 Time for Alabama Gaming Bill About to Expire05.17.2015 Gaming Bill Approved by AL Senate committee05.05.2015 Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh to Introduce Gaming Bill02.11.2015 Possible Expanded Gaming Unlikely in Alabama01.07.2015 Creek Casino Montgomery Opens New Restaurant12.08.2014 Two Contractor Companies Chosen for Creek Casino Montgomery10.21.2014 Creek Casino Montgomery To Have $68 Million Improvement04.16.2014 Judge Rules in Favor of Poarch Band of Creek Indians Gaming04.16.2014 New Wind Creek Casino to Open Dec 1712.17.2013 Possible New Casino for Montgomery City11.08.2013 MOWA Band of Choctaw Install 50 Gaming Machines10.02.2013 Poarch Creek Indian Casino Prepares to Hire08.26.2013 New Judge appointed in Case against VictoryLand Casino04.15.2013 Lawsuit to Stop Poarch Band Casinos08.30.2012 Hiring to begin at Victoryland07.11.2012 Wind Creek Wetumpka opening in 201308.10.2010 Victoryland closes temporarily pending court fight03.09.2010 VictoryLand reopens after judge blocks raid02.04.2010 Wind Creek celebrates first year02.03.2010 VictoryLand and White Hall casinos temporarily shut down12.07.2009 Casinos reopen in Alabama 11.03.2009 VictoryLand opens 300-room hotel10.26.2009 Judge rules all electronic bingo gambling halls closed04.02.2009 Sweet Home Alabama Bill - Questions and Answers04.01.2009 Bill may legalize electronic bingo02.21.2009 Upscale bingo set for key07.28.2008 $260 million Wind Creek Casino and Resort is rising at Atmore04.10.2008 Alabama sues Fed to block Indian gambling expansion12.24.2007 Wind Creek Casino Hotel and Resort (2009)

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