The Wind Creek Wetumpka gaming facility in Wetumpka, Alabama. Photo from Facebook
Lawmakers in Alabama are open to a Class III gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians but Gov. Robert Bentley (R) is throwing cold water on the idea. Lawmakers say a compact will give the state a cut of gaming revenues. The tribe has been trying to negotiate a deal for at least 20 years. Bentley, however, wouldn't say whether he would come to the table. He pointed to a lawsuit filed by attorney general Luther Strange (R), who claims the tribe's gaming facilities are not located on Indian land. "Before we even talk about Indian gaming, I think we need to let that play out in court," Bentley told the AP. Bentley asked lawmakers to come up with ideas to address the state's budget problems. Get the Story:
Some lawmakers open to idea of gambling compact (AP 8/17) Related Stories:
Column: State foolish not to negotiate Poarch Creek compact (08/11)
Alabama submits opening brief in Poarch Creek casino dispute (07/17)
Join the Conversation
