Gambling - news
Faith leaders from various denominations across state prepare for ‘slam-dunk’
We want you to be able to go back and explain to your congregations why we think [electronic bingo gambling] is not right,” Gov. Bob Riley told nearly 150 church leaders representing various denominations at a recent interfaith anti-gambling meeting. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
‘Local’ legislation for Greene County violates state law, causes concern
On the surface, House Bill (HB) 363 and Senate Bill (SB) 135 appear to be typical electronic bingo gambling expansion bills — this time, the target is Greene County. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
‘Big bingo’ bill changes everything
For weeks, rumors have flown around the Statehouse about a “big bingo” bill coming down the pipeline supported by “gambling bosses” that would forever change the face of Alabama as we know it. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Alabama County ‘bingo’ awaits high court ruling
Etowah Baptists are holding their ground against county commissioners and two bingo operating companies seeking to bring electronic bingo gambling to the area. more »
By Sondra Washington - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Sports lottery proposed in Delaware
DOVER, Del.—The governor of Delaware has proposed a sports lottery to help compensate for a $750 million shortfall in the state’s budget, but opponents contend the gambling expansion will only make matters worse. more »
By Erin Roach - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
St. Clair County citizens, state leaders gather to voice opposition to gambling
More than 300 people gathered Feb. 16 at Bethel Baptist Church, Moody, to stand against gambling in St. Clair County.
Alabama Baptist leaders organized the anti-gambling rally to fight recent attempts to legalize electronic bingo gambling in the county as well as to pray together about the issue, said James Sampley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ashville. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 14, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
AG’s findings blamed for state’s gambling expansion
Electronic bingo gambling has infiltrated Alabama, and some say the attorney general is to blame for the recent explosion of machines and facilities across the state. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 12, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
St. Clair County Baptists fight gambling efforts
Like so many others around the state, Alabama Baptist ministers and church leaders in St. Clair County are gearing up to fight electronic bingo gambling. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 7, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Governor’s task force set to prove ‘bingo’ machines are illegal
Enough is enough,” said Gov. Bob Riley. It is time to settle the electronic bingo gambling confusion in the state once and for all.
And to do that Riley has thrown muscle into the fight in the form of Executive Order #44 establishing the Task Force on Illegal Gambling. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Baptists challenge legislators to fight gambling expansion
Legislators attending the annual Legislative Prayer Luncheon in Montgomery Feb. 4 should be clear on the message Alabama Baptists are sending — no expansion of gambling. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Feb 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation