Bingo fans in Alabama were ecstatic when they found out that a new proposed law would allow them to enjoy electronic bingo in addition to bingo halls. Unfortunately, casino owners, politicians and even lobbyists have been charged with numerous corruption charges. Six defendants had until midnight on February 4th to file motions for postponement, and 11 of their co-defendants entered pleas back in October of 2010. The FBI has gathered evidence that indicates that all of the people being charged bought the votes that allowed for Alabama’s electronic bingo bill to be passed in the spring of 2010.
What lawmakers have not been able to figure out is whether or not electronic bingo will continue to be allowed in the state of Alabama. If even one of the defendants are convicted, the bill that allows electronic gambling in Alabama may be dissolved. In the meantime, bingo lovers will be able to continue to visit Alabama casinos such as the Creek Casino to enjoy their favorite games.
Attorneys for the casino operators that are being charged maintain their clients’ innocence. The new electronic bingo bill passed by Alabama politicians has already raised millions of dollars in revenue, and the expansion of several casinos has given more people jobs. The fact is, Alabama doesn’t offer gamblers many options. Besides greyhound racing, electronic gambling games are the only forms of gambling that are allowed in Alabama. Alabama natives had to travel to Mississippi to enjoy different types of gambling, but the new video bingo bill has convinced many of them to stay put.
