Alabama “No-Bingo-Slots” Take Action
Join Citizens for a Better Alabama, and don’t sell Alabama to the gambling predators with bingo slots!
The Crimson State is being played by predatory gambling interests that want to bring slot machines - disguised as bingo machines - into Alabama. Visit Citizens for a Better Alabama (CBA) and join with thousands of other Alabama citizens, families, churches and groups to oppose this gambling-expansion effort. Don't gamble on Alabama's future!
TAKE ACTION:
1) FIND YOUR LEGISLATORS:
Click on House Representative or Senator and enter zip code in left side-bar to find your legislators.
2) CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS:
Tell them you oppose gambling expansion in Alabama, because it destroys families and causes increased addition, bankruptcy, crime and suicide. The wellbeing of citizens should be at the heart of every policy. Urge them to vote against any bills to expand gambling or legalize bingo slot machines in Alabama.
- AL House switchboard is (334) 242-7600
- AL Senate switchboard is (334) 242-7800
Visit Citizens for a Better Alabama (CBA) and join today!
"To simply drop money in an electronic machine, push a button to start the game, and passively stare at the machine for six seconds to see if you’ve won anything is not the game commonly known as bingo.”
- Judge Robert Vance, Jefferson County Circuit Judge
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“We are going to have gambling addictions in this country, but I don’t think the state ought to become the sponsor of spreading addiction.”
-Warren Buffett, renowned billionaire financier
Former Alabama Governor Patterson warns, “You don’t want that in your town.” Listen and watch as a former governor tells the gripping story of how gambling corrupted state officials in Alabama and ended in the cold-blooded shooting of his father. Watch the video clip of his story here.
GAMBLING EXPANSION BILLS 2010 - ALABAMA
Find and track Alabama bills at: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/acaslogin.asp
MOST DANGEROUS BILLS: HB 154; HB 507; SB 380;
H.B. 154
Abstract: 116201-1:n:01/11/2010:JRC/mfp LRS2010-215. HB154 By Representative Black RFD Tourism and Travel Rd 1 12-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill proposes a general law that will relieve non-Indian operators of bingo from certain legal disabilities that do not apply to Indian tribes conducting bingo under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. To recognize that Indian tribes may conduct bingo games using electronic bingo equipment under the Indian Gaming Regulatory A ...
H.B. 507
Abstract: 116901-4:n:02/04/2010:JRC*th LRS2010-521R3. HB507 By Representatives Black and Knight RFD Tourism and Travel Rd 1 04-FEB-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to authorize federally recognized bingo at points of destination in each of the current seven Congressional Districts of the state, to levy taxes on federally recognized bingo operations, to distribute the proceeds to the Education Trust Fund and the General Fund for the ...
S.B. 380
Abstract: 116901-4:n:02/04/2010:JRC*th LRS2010-521R3. SB380 By Senator Bedford RFD Tourism and Marketing Rd 1 04-FEB-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to authorize federally recognized bingo at points of destination in each of the current seven Congressional Districts of the state, to levy taxes on federally recognized bingo operations, to distribute the proceeds to the Education Trust Fund and the General Fund for the benefit of the state Medic ...
**** MORE ALABAMA GAMBLING BILLS
S.B. 379
Abstract: 117583-1:n:02/02/2010:JRC/ll LRS2010-826. SB379 By Senator Bedford RFD Tourism and Marketing Rd 1 04-FEB-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill proposes a general law that will relieve non-Indian operators of bingo and operators of maritime gaming on cruise ships docking in the City of Mobile from certain legal disabilities that do not apply to Indian tribes conducting bingo under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. To recognize that Indian tribes may conduct bingo
S.B. 381
Abstract: 117579-1:n:02/03/2010:JRC*th LRS2010-784. SB381 By Senator Keahey RFD Tourism and Marketing Rd 1 04-FEB-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 that will limit gaming in Alabama, establish the Alabama Gaming Commission to regulate commercial bingo operations, assure that the proceeds from these operations are legitimately accounted for in an open manner, and provide for a tax on bingo operators and bingo vendors to support local governments and to ...
S.B. 333
Abstract: 116632-1:n:01/19/2010:JRC/th LRS2010-358. SB333 By Senator Beason RFD Tourism and Marketing Rd 1 02-FEB-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill proposes an amendment to Section 65 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 65 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.This proposed amendment would specify that the Legislature would have no power to authorize any gambling activity including lotteries, gift enterprises, bingo, or other games ...
H.B. 326
Abstract: 116512-1:n:01/19/2010:LLR/tan LRS2010-348. HB326 By Representative Gordon RFD Mobile County Legislation Rd 1 19-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. Under existing constitutional law, lotteries, gift enterprises, and any schemes in the nature of a lottery are prohibited. Bingo has been established by case law to be prohibited by Section 65 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. Specific counties which ratified local constitutional amendments permitting the operation of bingo for certain charitable or educational purposes are removed from the prohibition. local constitutional amendment for the City of Prichard in Mobile County to permit the operation of bingo ,,,
H.B. 234
Abstract: 116208-1:n:01/12/2010:JRC/th LRS2010-188. HB234 By Representative Rogers RFD Tourism and Travel Rd 1 12-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. Currently, there is not a state gaming commission to regulate gambling in Alabama.. This bill would establish the Alabama Gaming Commission to regulate all aspects of gambling in the state; would provide for the appointment of the members, the meetings and compensation, the duties and responsibilities of the commission; and would provide penalties for violations of the act ...
H.B. 448
Abstract: 117123-1:n:01/25/2010:JRC/th LRS2010-549. HB448 By Representative Collier RFD Education Appropriations Rd 1 26-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. Under existing law, the State of Alabama levies a sales and use tax on the sale and use of certain products and services and activities. Certain products and business activities are exempt from the imposition of the taxes.This bill would clarify the exemption for watercraft ... The gross receipts derived from all bingo gamesA BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. To amend Sections 40-23-4 and 40-23-62, Code of Al ...
H.B. 468
Abstract: 117207-2:e:01/27/2010:JRC/mfp LRS2010-634R1. HB468 By Representative Spicer RFD Education Appropriations Rd 1 28-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. This bill would provide for sales and use and property tax exemptions for any parts, components, systems, supplies, and ancillary items used in the conversion or refurbishing of commercial passenger aircraft with a seating capacity of 25 seats or more.A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. To amend Sections 40-9-1, 40-23-4, and 40-23-62, Code of Alabama 1975, ...
H.B. 235
Abstract: 116226-1:n:01/12/2010:LLR*mfp LRS2010-186. HB235 By Representative Rogers RFD Tourism and Travel Rd 1 12-JAN-10. SYNOPSIS:. Under existing law, casino gaming is not allowed in this state.. This bill would authorize casino gaming in cities with a population of more than 100,000. This bill would create the Alabama Gaming Control Board; provide for its membership, term of the members, powers, and duties; and require each member, employee, and agent of the board to file annually certain ...
MORE INFORMATION:
RELATED ARTICLES:
Pastor's Sermon Outline on Gambling
- Bulletin Insert for Churches (to accompany Pastor Outline above)
Bingo machines ordered shuttered in Walker County [DothanEagle.com, 10-26-2009]
Governor Riley Lauds “Common Sense” Ruling Declaring Jefferson County Slot Machines Illegal [Governor's Press Office, 10-26-2009]
Both sides in Alabama's electronic bingo debate claim victory after ruling [The Birmingham News, 11-17-2010]
Judge signs order to stop Country Crossing raid [DothanEagle.com, 1-6-2010]
Bob Riley banner puts politics in play at BCS championship game in Pasadena [L.A. Times, 1-7-2010]
Governor Riley Responds to Houston County Commissioner on Country Crossing [Governor's Press Office, 1-12-2010]
Governor’s Office Responds to Gambling Bill Passed by House Committee Today [Governor's Press Office, 1-20-2010]
Governor Riley Appoints Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson to Command Task Force on Illegal Gambling [Governor's Press Office, 1-20-2010]
"One-on-one with Ronnie Gilley” [Part 1 of 2] (keep in mind, Branson, MO voted against bingo and gambling)
“One-on-one with Ronnie Gilley” [Part 2 of 2]
GAMBLING RESOURCES:
Visit Citizens for a Better Alabama (CBA) and join today!
Alabama Charitable Gambling Laws
A Biblical Perspective on Gambling
Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and Electronic Gaming Devices
Gambling Availability and Addiction
Childhood and Adolescent Gambling
What Payoff Can You Expect From Gambling? (PDF tri-fold handout to print)
Print double-sided on legal paper (8.5 x 14).
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