This week is the newest chapter in a decades long war on gambling bingo halls in our state. The Attorney General’s Office working with the FBI, ALEA and DEA to shut down 14 illegal bingo facilities.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. - This week is the newest chapter in a decades long war on gambling bingo halls in our state.
Federal and state law enforcement carried out the raids on Tuesday and the Attorney General Steve Marshall has got temporary restraining orders against each establishment. That means their doors will remain shut until at least April 21.He also says that law enforcement found more than 2,400 illegal slot machines inside the establishments. Still, at Wednesday’s press conference, a handful of community members spoke out.
Now important to note that paper bingo is allowed in the state, but the Attorney General says electronic bingo or slot machines is gambling.electronic bingo at VictoryLand, White Hall and Southern Star casinos.
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