Alabama is a southern state located in “the heart of Dixie” with a rich history dating back to the Civil War. It is known for its magnolia trees, lush gardens, grand historic homes, and southern hospitality. Alabama, with a population of more than 4,500,000, is adjacent to Georgia, Mississippi and Florida. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, which was the first capital of the Confederacy.
Alabama casinos are for the most part bingo casinos, run by Native Americans. Casinos can only be run on Native American land, as there is no legalized gambling as such in the state of Alabama. Alabama casino income, as a result, is not taxed by the state of Alabama, as it is owned by Native American tribes. Most gambling in Alabama can be found at horse racing and dog racing tracks, plus some slot machines, video game machines, and removable cards at these locations.
There are three Alabama casinos, all located 20 minutes from the capital of Montgomery, that do a thriving business. The Creek Entertainment Center in Atmore is open for gambling Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. M. At 12 at night, and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. M. At 4:00 a. M. There are 1,000 live game bingo seats, 200 electronic bingo machines, a number of pull-tab card selections, and a restaurant at the Creek Entertainment Center. The largest of the three Alabama casinos is the Tallapoosa Entertainment Center in Montgomery. The Tallapoosa is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for casino games. There are 480 electronic bingo seats in 21,000 square feet of gaming space, with a full bar and grill for added convenience.
Alabama’s list of casinos also includes the Riverside Entertainment Center, located in Wetumpka, which is also run by Native Americans. The Riverside Casino is open 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, from 12:00 noon to closing time, and on Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to closing time. This Alabama casino has 16,000 square feet of gaming area, a great selection of more than 530 slot machines, and an on-site restaurant.
Alabama could benefit greatly from having casinos located along the Gulf Coast, both on land and on riverboats. This would encourage competition between Alabama and its neighboring state, Mississippi. It is hoped that the proceeds from the legalization of Alabama casinos and the boost it would provide to the economy will propel the state government to open Alabama to legalized gambling in the near future.
