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Poarch Creek Indians will push for an Alabama 'comprehensive gaming bill' in 2023 December 20, 2022 - The Poarch Band of Creeks Indians will be lobbying the 2023 Alabama legislature for a comprehensive gaming bill similar the 2021 bill that passed the Senate but ... Read more

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Alabama Minimum Gambling Age

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Wind Creek Montgomery (info)
1801 Eddie Tullis Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
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(334) 273-9003

Wind Creek Wetumpka (info)
100 River Oaks Drive
Wetumpka, Alabama 36092-3084
(866) WIND-360

Wind Creek Atmore (info)
303 Poarch Road
Atmore, Alabama 36502
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The Wind Creek Casinos are owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama and operated by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming subsidiary of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians
5811 Jack Springs Road
Atmore AL 36502
Phone Number: (251) 368-9136

Wind Creek Hospitality
303 Poarch Road, Atmore, AL 36502
Phone Number: (866) 946-3360

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Poarch Creek Indians will push for an Alabama 'comprehensive gaming bill' in 2023

December 20, 2022

The Poarch Band of Creeks Indians will be lobbying the 2023 Alabama legislature for a comprehensive gaming bill similar the 2021 bill that passed the Senate but was never voted on by the House.

PCI Tribal Vice-Chairman Robbie McGhee and PCI Tribal Council member Arthur Mothershed appeared on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal" last Friday. Both were asked about the Tribe's legislative hopes for a 2023 gambling bill.

"... our intent would be to push for a comprehensive gaming bill. The governor, herself, did a study in [2020] ... and it just shows a comprehensive gaming bill would bring, according to whose estimates you look at, somewhere between $500 and $700 million a year in the state's coffers. And that's notwithstanding the state's initial license fees that would be out there. We think it is in the state's best interest to take advantage of the money that are on the table."

"There is gaming going on in the state," he added. "We're just doing it. There are other facilities doing it. The state should capitalize on it instead of ignoring it and pushing it down the road."

- Arthur Mothershed, PCI Tribal Council

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Alabama Supreme Court ruling closes three casinos

October 18, 2022

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled 7-0 last week against bingo slot machines, which are similar to Vegas-style slots except players bet against other players instead of the house. The court declared the gaming machines provided illegal gambling and represented a "public nuisance".

The decision applies to commercial casinos only and includes VictoryLand Casino in Shorter, White Hall Entertainment in Hayneville, and Southern Star Entertainment in Hayneville, Alabama.

The court ruling excludes the three tribal casinos owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The tribe operates Wind Creek Casinos in Montgomery, Wetumpka and Atmore, which are all regulated by the federal government and excluded from state jurisdiction.

Alabama gaming bill returns to state legislature

March 16, 2022

The Alabama Senate is again taking up a gambling bill that would give voters the opportunity to decide whether to legalize casino gambling and a lottery. Earlier this month the Alabama Senate Tourism Committee passed the bill, which now goes to the Senate floor where a similar bill passed last year.

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Alabama Gambling Bill at Legislature - Courtesy of WHNT News 19, Mar 9, 2022. Available from YouTube

BILL SUMMARY
The gambling bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the following gambling activities:

State lottery
Sports betting
Eight casinos would be licensed. Vegas-style gambling would be approved for slot machines and table games.

Four casinos would be authorized for existing dog tracks in Greene, Jefferson, Macon, and Mobile counties.

Four casinos would be authorized to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. This would include the three existing tribal casinos plus a new location in either DeKalb County or Jackson County.
Two satellite casinos with up to 300 slot machines each would be licensed in Houston and Lowndes counties.

A constitutional amendment must be approved by three-fifths of state lawmakers followed by a approval by a majority of state voters.

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Alabama gambling legislation will be reintroduced in 2022 session

January 2, 2022

Renewed efforts to place a state gambling referendum on next November's ballot will begin when the Alabama's new legislative session begins Jan. 11. A voter referendum is required to approve a constitutional amendment that extends gambling throughout the state.

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Alabama lawmaker plans another try at state gambling bill - Courtesy of FOX10 News, Dec 21, 2021. Available from YouTube

Sen. Greg Albritton (R) of Range is preparing to introduce legislation for a constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery, a gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and additional gaming sites. Last year the state senate approved a similar proposal to establish a state lottery and license nine casino sites across the state. That bill stalled in the House.

The outlook for 2022 is uncertain. One key reason are the May primaries. The gambling issue could be controversial to the reelection of some legislators, and the primary elections themselves will take time away from the regular legislative session.

Rep. Steve Clouse (R), chairman of the House general fund budget committee, said "I would be very surprised if it would pass in a regular session in an election year."

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Alabama House stops gambling legislation

May 16, 2021

Alabama House of Representatives recessed last week before taking up the three-bill package for a lottery, six new casinos, and sports betting. The non-action effectively kills the gambling bills in this legislative session.

The proposed expansion and regulation of gambling in Alabama requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment. The House needed to pass the legislation with a three-fifths vote to place it before voters in the November 2022 election.

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Alabama voters 'deserve to have their voice heard' on gaming - Poarch Creek Indians

May 10, 2021

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians praised the Alabama Senate last week for passing a controversial bill for a constitutional amendment that requires voter approval for casino gambling, a lottery and sportsbooks.

Chair and CEO of the Poarch Creek Indians, Stephanie A. Bryan, said in a statement:

"I want to thank Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with Senators Albritton, Marsh, and McClendon, and everyone who contributed to this effort in the Senate. This historic vote is the first step to empower Alabamians who deserve to have their voice heard on this issue."

The gaming bill will next be voted on in the state house . If passed, the governor has says she will sign it.

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Alabama Senate passes Casino, Sports Betting and Lottery Bill

April 18, 2021

The Alabama Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill on Tuesday that would legalize casinos, sports betting and a lottery. The vote comes five weeks after a similar bill failed in the Senate.

The bill now goes to the House. If approved and signed by the Governor, the voters in Alabama would make the final decision in a 2022 ballot referendum. Alabama's 2021 legislative session ends next month

CASINOS

Poarch Band of Creek Indians will be able to negotiate a gaming compact with the state to add table games and to upgrade electronic bingo-style machines to Vegas-style slots. The Poarch Indians own the Wind Creek Casinos located in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka.

The bill establishes the Alabama Gaming Commission to review and license casino applicants. Ten-year licenses will be issued for $5M-$35M depending on population areas.

Six commercial casino licenses will be issued. Priority will be given to four greyhound racetracks in Mobile, Birmingham, Greene County, and Macon County, and to one bingo center in Houston County. The sixth license will be issued for a new casino in either Dekalb County or Jackson County. The Poarch Indians are expected to bid for this license.

SPORTS BETTING

The minimum age for sports betting is 21 years. Bets can be placed on professional sports teams and in-state and out-of-state college teams.

The three Indian gaming casinos and the six commercial casinos can apply for sportsbook licenses. The Poarch Indians can offer online sports betting.

Alabama sportsbooks will be taxed 20 percent of gross revenues.

LOTTERY

The bill creates a state lottery. Currently 45 states operate lotteries. Tax revenues will be allocated to college scholarships

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Poarch tribe seeks ways to revive defeated gambling bill

March 16, 2021

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) continue efforts to expand casino gambling in Alabama despite last week's defeat Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill. According to Wind Creek Hospitality VP of Business Development Arthur Mothershed said the PCI is looking at other options to have the bill reconsidered before the Legislative session adjourns May 30th.

The bill proposed a constitutional amendment to allow up to 10 casinos, a state lottery, sports betting and establishment of an Alabama Gaming Commission. The Senate vote was two votes short of passage.

The PCI is seeking to build more casinos. One proposal would build a casino and hotel in northeast Alabama along I-59 or US-72. The location would draw players from Chattanooga. Mothershed said "It would be more than just a casino. We are talking about a destination resort, hotel and entertainment complex. Combined with the natural beauty of the area, that could be a prime tourism attraction in the state."

The PCI would also like to add Class III gambling to its casinos, which currently operate with Class II. The change would allow Vegas-style slot machines and table games.

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Alabama casino, lottery bill fails Senate by 2 votes

March 12, 2021

The Alabama Senate did not have enough votes Tuesday to approve a constitutional amendment allowing a state lottery and up to ten new casinos. The bill required 21 votes to pass but fell short 19-13. If passed, Alabama voter would choose whether or not to ratify the amendment in the next election.

Despite the senate vote, the issue may still be relived in this legislative session.

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Alabama governor, others react to failure of lottery, gaming bill - Courtesy of NBC 15 WPMI, Mar 10, 2021. Available from YouTube

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said:

"If the legislature wants to continue discussing the topic, I'm perfectly willing to do that.

"The benefits to the state far outweigh the disadvantages, and we have to do a better job of explaining that. And I'm prepared to work with the legislature to do that."

Stephanie Bryan, Tribal Chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, supports Gov. Ivey's position and added:

"I have seen lottery and gaming bills come and fail every year since 2006.

"The discussion with legislators and the governor is to work collectively together to figure out what is a solution that's best for the state to create the most revenue and jobs that we can for the state."

Alabama releases gambling report

December 28, 2020

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy released its findings last week in an 876-page report. The report recommends legalization of five to seven casinos, a state lottery and sports betting.

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Governor's group: Alabama could see $700 million from gambling - Courtesy of WVTM 13 News, Dec 18, 2020. Available from YouTube

The Study Group on Gambling Policy Report recommends:

Legalization of five to seven casinos with Vegas-style casino gaming. Potential locations were excluded from the report. Estimated tax revenue is $300-$400 million per year.
Legalization of a state lottery. Estimated state revenue is $200-$300 million per year.
Legalization of sports betting. Estimate state revenue is $10 million per year.

"Gambling will work in Alabama and we feel that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages," said Todd Strange, the chairman of the study group.

Last year, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians proposed a plan to pay the state $1 billion to add Vegas-style casino gaming (Class III) to its Wind Creek Casinos in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka. In addition the Tribe would build two new Class III casino in North Alabama.

Wind Creek casinos reopen June 8

May 30, 2020

Wind Creek casinos in Wetumpka, Atmore and Montgomery, Alabama will reopen to the public on June 8th. Crowds will be limited to one third capacity. Face masks, temperature checks and not smoking will be enforced.

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Each casino will operate four gaming sessions every day. At the end of each session the casino will be deep cleaned before the next session. Guests can make advance reservations for specific sessions beginning June 3. Whenever a casino reaches its occupancy limit, newly-arriving guests must wait in special areas until there is availability inside.

Hotels will also restrict the number of guest. Hotel occupancy will be limited to 50 percent so that room can remain unoccupied for 24 hours before deep cleaning.

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Alabama bill proposes lottery and Poarch Creeks casino plan

March 14, 2020

A bill introduced this week in the Alabama Senate proposes both a state lottery and the Poarch Creek Indians' plan to add Vegas-style casino gaming and two new casinos. Senator Greg Albritton (R- Atmore) explains his bill puts these issues into legislative form as a first step in the process towards amending the state constitution, which currently prohibits any type of gambling.

The Poarch Creek Indians have publically promoted their gambling plan to generate $1 billion in state revenues. The tribe would pay the state $225 million for exclusive casino rights across the state, pay a percentage of revenues at the three existing casinos, and build two commercial casino resorts that will pay 25% taxes on revenues.

For details on the Poarch Creek Indians gambling plan, see the Press Release.

Sen. Albritton hopes his bill will progress through the legislative process in time for voter approval in November's election. He believes it would be helpful to Gov. Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Policy for consideration and inclusion in their report.

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Alabama Governor wants fact-finding study on Poarch Creek Indians $1B gambling proposal

February 7, 2020

During her State-of-the-State Address last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced plans to set up a study group to gather facts on the impact of a lottery and the expansion of Poarch Creek Indians casinos on the state. The governor wants the findings by the end of the year.

She explained, "That's all I want is the facts, not recommendations. I just want the facts about how much money the state can expect to gain if we just do a lottery or if we do expanded gaming or if we do a compact and what the heck does a compact look like? What are the components of a compact? What are the responsibilities of both parties? We don't know."

Last November the Poarch Creek Indians proposed a $1 billion gambling plan for Alabama. It included a $225 million payment to the state for an exclusive compact for all casino gaming, two new resort casinos in the state, Class III table games and sports betting, licensing fees and revenue sharing payments to the state, and support of a paper state lottery.

For details about the Poarch Creek Indians proposal, read the Press Release.

The Poarch Creek Indians are the only federally-recognized tribe in Alabama. The tribe currently own and operate three casinos in the state: Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Wetumpka , Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Atmore and Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Montgomery.

In addition the Poarch Band of Creek Indians own and operate Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, the Pensacola Greyhound Park and Creek Entertainment Gretna in Florida and the Renaissance Hotels in Aruba and Curacao. The tribe also financed and operates the Wa She Shu Casino in Gardnerville, Nevada, owned by the Washoe Tribe.

Poarch Creek Indians propose $1B gambling plan for Alabama

November 18, 2019

In a press release this week the Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced their new public awareness campaign to promote a major expansion of gambling in Alabama. The goal is to generate billions of dollars in new state revenues and create thousands of new jobs.

SUMMARY OF PLAN

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians would pay Alabama $225 million for an exclusive compact for all casino gaming in the state.
The Tribe would build two new resort casinos in the state.
Alabama would authorize Class III table games (blackjack, craps and roulette) and sports betting to be operated by the Tribe.
Alabama would receive licensing fees and revenue sharing from all new casino properties.
The Tribe supports a paper state lottery.

The following is the full press release from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians:

PRESS RELEASE

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Comprehensive Plan for Alabama Gaming to Bring in Immediate $Billion, $Millions More to Follow

NEWS PROVIDED BY
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Nov 12, 2019, 12:05 ET

Public Awareness Campaign Outlines Plan's Details

POARCH CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION, Ala., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians today announced a public awareness campaign focused on communicating details of their comprehensive plan for gaming in Alabama.

Poarch's solid plan is designed to generate billions of dollars in new revenues to the State, create thousands of new jobs, and regulate and tax gaming interests. It also calls for the construction of two deluxe tourist resorts in the northern part of the State, and supports citizens' rights to vote on gaming issues, including whether Alabama should also have the kind of traditional lottery that other neighboring states have in place.

"We have long believed that the economic power of gaming should be strategically harnessed to create opportunities for everyone who lives in Alabama," noted Stephanie Bryan, Poarch Tribal Chair and CEO. "This plan does that, and we are committed to making sure that our positions on gaming and our commitment to helping improve the quality of life in Alabama are clear."

In recent weeks, the Tribe and its gaming business (PBCI Gaming) have been the subject of a public misinformation campaign funded by an anonymous group. The sole purpose of that group's work was to misrepresent the Tribe's position on gaming in the State, confuse the issues surrounding gaming regulation and taxation, and damage Poarch's reputation.

By contrast, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians made the decision to state publicly what they propose in the way of a solid, comprehensive plan for gaming in the State through a public awareness campaign that includes a gaming policy-focused website www.winningforalabama.com. The website gives citizens a platform to voice their opinions on specific gaming issues. It also provides opportunities for communities across Alabama to alert the Tribe and other State leaders about their critical needs.

"We hope that the information we are making available will prompt both citizens and our State's legislators to seriously consider a solid plan for gaming that can have real economic benefits for Alabama," said Chairwoman Bryan. "We believe that it is important everyone in the State has access to honest information and constructive ideas so they can make the best decisions about an issue that is critically important to Alabama's economic well-being and quality of life."

SOURCE Poarch Band of Creek Indians
www.poarchcreekindians.org

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