{"id":301334,"date":"2023-12-01T12:37:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T18:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=301334"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:55:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T18:55:16","slug":"alabamas-white-hall-entertainment-resort-shuttered-in-raid-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/alabamas-white-hall-entertainment-resort-shuttered-in-raid-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama\u2019s White Hall Entertainment Resort Shuttered in Raid by State"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alabama’s Attorney General’s office spearheaded a raid on White Hall Entertainment Resort and Casino in Lowndes County Wednesday as part of a targeted crackdown on illegal gambling.<\/p>\n

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The White Hall Resort and Casino in Lowndes County, Ala. has been forcibly closed by state officials. Alabama AG Steve Marshall has called electronic bingo a \u201cmenace to public health, morals, safety, and welfare.\u201d (Image: Montgomery Advertiser<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The casino is one of dozens of gaming establishments that have been allowed to operate by sheriffs and local officials in defiance of an Alabama Supreme Court\u00a0ruling that electronic bingo machines<\/a> are illegal, Alabama Today<\/em> reports.<\/a><\/p>\n

State Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) confirmed the operation on Wednesday. He said state officials executed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against White Hall to halt its operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The TRO was accompanied by a search warrant authorizing law enforcement to conduct a thorough raid on the premises. This turned up 600 illegal machines, according to the AG\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

White Hall Assets Frozen<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The casino was forcibly closed and sealed, while assets associated with multiple linked entities were frozen, Marshall said in a news release. Financial transactions related to the casino were also prohibited pending further directives from the Circuit Court of Lowndes County.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s operations reflect the ongoing enforcement of previous orders issued by the Alabama Supreme Court for Lowndes County,\u201d Marshall said. \u201cThe individuals, building owners, and operators of these illegal machines acted in defiance of the law, local court orders, and Supreme Court of our state. Rackets such as these will not be tolerated in Lowndes County or elsewhere in Alabama.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Marshall has previously called electronic bingo a \u201cmenace to public health, morals, safety, and welfare.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking to WSFA12 News<\/em>, State Sen. Robert Stewart (D-Dist. 23), who represents Lowndes County, expressed concern about the timing of the shutdown.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis raid could not have happened at a more inopportune time. I am gravely concerned about the workers during this holiday season,\u201d he said. \u201cI am hoping all parties involved can come to a consensus to keep White Hall open.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legal Battles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The White Hall casino has a history of legal skirmishes and prior closures. Marshall sued the property, along with Victoryland<\/a> in Shorter and Southern Star Entertainment Center in Hayneville, arguing that the venues\u2019 machines violated the state constitution, which prohibits most forms of commercial gaming.<\/p>\n

The lower court sided with the casinos because local voters had approved electronic bingo during referendums held in 2003.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a 9-0 decision<\/a> in September, the Alabama Supreme Court determined that the electronic bingo machines were illegal. They were given until Jan. 15, 2023, to shut them down.<\/p>\n

The operators have appealed to the Alabama Legislature in an attempt to negotiate a constitutional amendment that would grant select entities, including White Hall, legal operational status while freezing out other businesses from the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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