Latest Story

AL: Slots Win

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Editorial Staff

The slot parlors of Alabama have won one. A Jefferson County judge ruled state attorney general Troy King, who has spoken out against recent casino raids, has legal authority over the governor’s anti-gambling task force. Circuit Judge Robert Vance said courts must be advised by March 22 whether the AG supports the task force’s closing of... »

Trop Emerges from Bankruptcy

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
By Editorial Staff

The long road to the creation of the new Tropicana Entertainment is over as the company has emerged from bankruptcy. What exists now is a Carl Icahn-led company with nine... »

Alabama Melodrama: VictoryLand Reopens

Monday, March 8, 2010
By Editorial Staff

There might be another showdown coming between casinos and state troopers. In an apparent dare to anti-gaming Gov. Bob Riley, Victoryland slots casino has reopened in the town of Shorter. However,... »

MA: DeLeo Wants Casinos and Racinos

Friday, March 5, 2010
By Editorial Staff

As expected, House Speaker Robert DeLeo made his pitch Thursday for an expansion of gambling in Massachusetts to include both destination casino resorts and a limited number of slots... »

Alabama Slots Bill Fails - For Now

Thursday, March 4, 2010
By Editorial Staff

The bill to allow 10 Class II slot parlors failed Wednesday on an 18-16 vote, leaving it three shy of the 60 percent necessary to pass a constitutional amendment... »

Alabama Slots Debate Begins

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
By Editorial Staff

The Alabama Senate began debate Tuesday on bills to allow 10 Class II slots at casinos in the state. Meanwhile, none other than Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton are... »