Can anyone tell me why it is okay to play the stock market in Alabama but bingo, poker, and other items of chance are against the law.
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quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
Why aren't the dog tracks not considered gambling?
quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
Why aren't the dog tracks not considered gambling?
quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
So why is 'church' style bingo (on cardboard boards) okay but electronic bingo is against the law?
Raffles, are a game of chance and everyone from Boy Scouts, social clubs, to churches have them.
quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:
Sassy, I'm not arguing or being facetious, but what is the authority making raffles illegal? I have bought raffle tickets from any number of organizations including churches. I find it hard to believe that it's just a matter of no one enforcing the law. Is there maybe some exception for schools and non-profits?
quote:Originally posted by seeweed:
What I don't understand is that the gambling done at the county fair (all of em') seems to be ok.
Only thing I can think of is that you are really expected to just be pissing your money away so maybe that is not considered gambling.
I was there one night where people were betting on which hole a mouse would go into !
The carnival comes with the fair and sucks all the money out of the economy for a week or so, but contributes very little back to the community, as most of those "Carnies" dont shop locally, go out to eat or whatever.
Maybe Sassy can come up with some code that leagalizes gambling at the fair/
quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
Why aren't the dog tracks not considered gambling?
Parimutuel betting (dogs/horses) is allowed in some places where "traditional" gambling isn't. I'm just so sick of this debate. The "bingo" machines are nothing more than slot machines. I say let's legalize them, get us a lottery, and start keeping some of our sin money at home!
quote:Originally posted by blue's:
Let the people have a vote on it once and for all, if the people votes against it then shut them all down.
But we will see on Dec. the 1st when Ronnie Gilley opens Country Crossing in Dothan. And what happens when they shut down Milkey's Quincys 777 or some of the racetracks with slot machines in them.
Or will this happen RE: http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/.../NEWS/911179905/1007
quote:Originally posted by Bamafnatk:
Ok, why can't they do Gambling, as they do buying a Beer at RTJ on Sunday, for 25 cents , a Membership Card good for a year, that let you buy beer out in the County on Sunday. Now by saying this , I do not want that shut down.. that it is better then having the wide open clubs=drug houses open 24-7 in Colbert Co. for years , that ever one from 80 miles around knew of.
I do not think it is the problem or as bad as it was when D.A. Gary Alervson was in Office.
quote:There's no exception that I know of for schools or non-profits. Most cops look at is as "I got better things to be doing", unless directed to do so by higher ups.
quote:Originally posted by Trutooit-II:quote:There's no exception that I know of for schools or non-profits. Most cops look at is as "I got better things to be doing", unless directed to do so by higher ups.
Finally someone admits it.
quote:Originally posted by lawguy07:
Sassy, I'm not arguing or being facetious, but what is the authority making raffles illegal? I have bought raffle tickets from any number of organizations including churches. I find it hard to believe that it's just a matter of no one enforcing the law. Is there maybe some exception for schools and non-profits?
quote:Originally posted by mollytm:
You can't gamble in Alabama, because there are to many church people who would rather drive out of state and support other states schools then risk someone seeing them.
quote:Originally posted by rexkwondo72:quote:Originally posted by mollytm:
You can't gamble in Alabama, because there are to many church people who would rather drive out of state and support other states schools then risk someone seeing them.
It has nothing to do with Churches.Although the politicians will tell you they are upholding the morality of our state.The real reason is that gambling interests from Mississippi and the Indian Reservations line the pockets of our politicians to keep it out.Our politicians do it because they are paid off not because they care about God or church.
quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
I thought Gambling was against the law?
Alabama governor wagers Dreamland ribs against Florida governor's box of oranges
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quote:Originally posted by Sassy Kims:quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
I thought Gambling was against the law?
Alabama governor wagers Dreamland ribs against Florida governor's box of oranges
LINK
OK. It's a class C misdemeanor.
You going to swear out the warrant for Riley?
quote:Originally posted by flotown79:quote:Originally posted by Sassy Kims:quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
I thought Gambling was against the law?
Alabama governor wagers Dreamland ribs against Florida governor's box of oranges
LINK
OK. It's a class C misdemeanor.
You going to swear out the warrant for Riley?
I will if you are willing to pick him up.
quote:Originally posted by Sassy Kims:quote:Originally posted by flotown79:quote:Originally posted by Sassy Kims:quote:Originally posted by flotown79:
I thought Gambling was against the law?
Alabama governor wagers Dreamland ribs against Florida governor's box of oranges
LINK
OK. It's a class C misdemeanor.
You going to swear out the warrant for Riley?
I will if you are willing to pick him up.
Go for it.