Monthly Archives: May 2010

Federal official: Gov. Bob Riley’s bingo crackdown can’t extend to Indian casinos

Despite claims to the contrary by Gov. Bob Riley’s office, Alabama’s anti-gambling efforts cannot affect Indian casinos unless the state outlaws all forms of gambling, including paper bingo, a top official with the National Indian Gaming Commission said Wednesday.

A top official with the National Indian Gaming Commission said Wednesday Gov. Bob Riley can not shut down games on reservations. Continue reading