Gov. Riley speaks out against proposed gambling bill
Governor Bob Riley is fighting back against a move to expand gambling in the
state. The House is expected to consider a proposed constitutional amendment
today that would legalize electronic gambling in Birmingham and Mobile.
Riley says the proposal would overturn the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling
that any slot machine-style operation is illegal. He said he's --quote--
"totally against" the bill because it would let gambling operators run their
businesses 24 hours a day, seven days a week even on Sundays, Christmas and
Easter.
state. The House is expected to consider a proposed constitutional amendment
today that would legalize electronic gambling in Birmingham and Mobile.
Riley says the proposal would overturn the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling
that any slot machine-style operation is illegal. He said he's --quote--
"totally against" the bill because it would let gambling operators run their
businesses 24 hours a day, seven days a week even on Sundays, Christmas and
Easter.
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