Some groups want more casinos in Alabama gaming proposal
Gaming proposal pushback
By Lydia Nusbaum | February 18, 2021 at 11:51 PM EST - Updated February 19 at 9:20 AM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A recent gaming proposal in the state Legislature would create a lottery and five casinos in the state.
The proposal would allow casino-style games at five counties.
Proposed casino sites in Alabama (Source: wsfa)
However, smaller bingo operators like Center Stage Bingo and White Hall Entertainment Center are not happy with the recent gaming proposal.
“It’s such an obvious exclusion, that our whole corner of the state, is completely omitted from this economic development package,” said Melody Lee, who represents Center Stage Bingo.