Electronic Bingo Coming To The Mobile Area?

Alabama Mobile The Prichard City Council paves the way for games.

by Steve Alexander

Published: Mon, September 28, 2009 - 9:32 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, September 28, 2009 - 9:50 pm CST

PRICHARD, Alabama - The City of Prichard has paved the way for electronic bingo.
The Prichard City Council approved an ordinance Monday that would allow the machines to provide extra money for the city.
The vote was 3 to 2.
Prichard Mayor Ron Davis said, "I can see bingo bringing jobs, revenue, and stability in ad valorem property taxes."
But City Council Member Troy Ephriam said, "I think its already been established that the ordinance is legally contentious and has the probability of being challenged in court."
But Mayor Davis thinks the ordinance adheres to the state constitution.
Retired city workers have been watching the city's pension fund run out of money.
T.C. James said, "I think it'll be a good thing, if they can get it. It is no different from Prichard having it and Chickasaw having it, and Mobile's got bingo."
But under the ordinance passed by the council, revenue from electronic bingo would go to general needs, not necessarily the pension fund.
Davis said, "Its not fair to the pensioners, its not fair to the people of Prichard and I would not even recommend that we would give it to one source."
The next step is for the city council to appoint a bingo commission.
But for now, the debate goes on.
City Council Member Napoleon Bracy, Junior said, "We've petitioned Wal Mart. Wal Mart is not coming to Prichard. We petition all of these stores. We need revenue for our city."
Alberta Young with the Concerned Citizens of Prichard said, "To me, gambling is at the bottom of the pole. If you want to do anything, bring some business where everybody can participate."
Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson told News Five Monday night that the use of electronic bingo machines in areas like Prichard is a violation of state law, and that, if they come in, he'll pick them up.

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seochampion Says:

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 2:08 am

Welcome to the Africa Town Resort and Casino.They have a big bingo casino 40 miles north on I 65
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seochampion Says:

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 2:07 am

I believe it would eventually help pay most of Prichard’s bills.This is a very stupid move.
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seochampion Says:

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 2:05 am

This makes so much sense.Good luck.Wait for the crime to increase in the area.

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cmb1 Says:

Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 9:50 am

bobcat LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

carl Says:

Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:20 am

Well it seems they’re not gonna let me post anything about Prichard and the boats and related items.It says action denied when mentioning the other word for the boats.

bobcat Says:

Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 4:32 am

Yeah right, I can see it now…..
“Welcome to the Africa Town Resort and Casino.”
Adjacent to the new Ritz Carlton on MLK blvd.

carl Says:

Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 2:26 am

I believe it would eventually help pay most of Prichard’s bills,BUT it ain’t gonna happen! The Governor,Troy King,and the local D.A. and numerous anti-gambling groups will kill it before it takes the first step.A lot of money is at stake or should I say the loss of a lot of money for some people and groups.The dog track has been fighting that battle a long time now.

Gold Says:

Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 1:42 am

I hope this will help a lot of people to have jobs. Looking forward for what will happen next.

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framkly Says:

Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:38 pm

The Indians don’t and won’t let it happen. They have a big bingo casino 40 miles north on I 65. Is there anything in the Code of Alabama that allows the Indians to have a casino? Or was there a big payoff to allow it?

rmseek1234 Says:

Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 7:53 pm

I can’t recall any Indian land in Prichard that would make it “legal.” Aren’t the reservations protected and allowed to have gaming?

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