Alabama – The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has ordered the shutdown of 5 gambling halls in Selma suspected of housing slot machines and gambling devices for illegal activities. said were operating “with complete disregard” for state law.
The Attorney General also executed search warrants at each of the venues as part of the ongoing criminal investigation. The facilities—Joker 777, Mini Bingo, Selma Charity Bingo, Selma Bingo, and Lucky Duck—are suspected of housing slot machines and gambling devices for illegal gambling purposes.
Temporary restraining orders have been issued against these facilities, which must halt operations and cannot be used or accessed until further instructions from the Circuit Court of Dallas County.
Attorney General Steve Marshall said:
“These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law. I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises. The law is clear; gambling is illegal in Alabama and the Attorney General’s Office will continue to enforce the laws of this state.”
Alabama Legislative Session Ends Without Gambling Bill Vote
In May, Alabama lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session without voting on a bill that aimed to bring gaming to a public vote. The Senate did not address the bill on the session’s last day, following its earlier failure by a single vote.
The bill, which had passed the House, proposed a lottery, sports betting, and up to 10 casinos with slot machines and table games. The Senate, however, preferred a more restrictive version that only included a lottery and historical horse racing.
According to sbc americas, House Bill 151 and House Bill 152 would have allowed for a state education lottery as well as electronic games of chance, raffles and paper bingo at seven dog racing or bingo locations across the state. Additionally, residents would have been able to participate in national lotteries like Mega Millions and Powerball.
