Monthly Archives: November 2009

Gov. Bob Riley: ‘Baldfaced lie’ to suggest bingo crackdown will help Indian casinos

Riley’s letter, dated Friday, criticizes Alabama Attorney General Troy King for keeping to himself a 2004 letter in which a federal Indian gaming official expressed his view that some electronic bingo games in Alabama were essentially slot machines. King said that he didn’t share the letter with Riley because it hadn’t occurred to him that Riley might not have received a copy from federal officials.

In a letter to lawmakers last week, Riley denied claims that crackdowns on electronic bingo would give Indian casinos a monopoly. “When we have proven our determination to combat illegal gambling in our state, the federal government will have to address this issue at Indian casinos,” Riley wrote. Continue reading

Did You Know…

Tribal Government services, Economic and Community development, general tribal welfare, charitable donations and any requirements for aid to Local governments must be provided for before a Tribe can file for a "Revenue Allocation Plan." The Secretary of Interior must approve any per capita payments as part of a Revenue Allocation Plan.
-Quick Fact