Gambling - news
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy
When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »
By Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation
Let’s stop the lottery yet again
The anti-lottery campaign, NoLotteryArkansas, needs your help. We are not where we ought to be at this point in the campaign and need to do some serious catching-up. more »
By Larry L. Page - Jun 2, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling efforts ‘die’ at Statehouse
Gambling efforts “are dead” but they certainly took their toll on the 2008 legislative session.
“Powerful gambling forces came out in full effort to push Senate Bill 191 (a constitutional amendment forever protecting Macon County gambling machines) this session,” said Sen. more »
By staff - May 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
‘Heartbreak’ shift a daily reality for gambling facilities nationwide
The dazzling lights of nine casinos flood miles of farmland in the Mississippi Delta, blasting across the region as if they had more to compete with than a few catfish ponds and cotton fields. more »
By Grace Thornton - May 19, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship,
Gambling legislation paralyzes Alabama Senate with filibuster
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington
Gambling in Macon County continued to paralyze the Alabama Senate last week and block consideration of other bills, including the state budget. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - May 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Tasting the Forbidden Fruit
God promised it would happen. “You must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die,” God cautioned Adam in Genesis 2:17. more »
By Bob Terry - May 14, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gamblers denied Jeff City, but loss limit may fall
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—State Rep. Brian Baker, R-Belton and an assistant pastor of First Baptist Church of Belton, is encouraged by the action of Jefferson City’s citizens to reject two pro-riverboat casino gambling propositions April 8 by 62-38 percent margins. more »
By Allen Palmeri - May 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
B-I-N-G-O … and Bingo was its name-o
New electronic style of old familiar game allows gambling operators to skirt law, confuses authorities
Some of the laws describe the game that can be played for charity fund raising as bingo played on cards, but they don’t say that the cards have to be tangible. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Apr 25, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
State’s electronic gambling battle continues
The battle over Alabama’s expanding bingo gambling industry wages on with no end in sight. Two bills prohibiting electronic gambling in Walker County have passed the Senate, and two similar bills for Houston County were recently introduced in both the House and Senate. more »
By Sondra Washington - Apr 23, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation