December 2012 Group Watch: Victoryland Reopens
On Tuesday, Victoryland reopened its doors. Once the largest employer in the county, the gaming facility closed in August 2010 to avoid seizure of gaming machines by the state. The state claims electronic bingo machines are actually illegal slot machines. Attorney General Luther Strange has remained steadfast in his opposition to the machines, saying illegal gaming machines will not be allowed in Alabama, and objected to the reopening, but owner Milton McGregor and the opening received an enthusiastic welcome from a crowd who were waiting to enter and play. Stay tuned…
