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VictoryLand Closes Doors on Casino
Country Crossing Employees Rally
By
Caroline Kelly
Story Created:
Feb 2, 2010
Story Updated:
Feb 3, 2010
SHORTER, AL (WNCF) - The battle between Milton McGregor and the Task Force for the enforcement on illegal gambling has become an intriguing one. Late Monday night McGregor closed the doors to Quincy's 777 casino for what he deemed were "computer upgrades," in order to comply with an Alabama Supreme Court order. Commander of the Task Force, John Tyson, did not agree that McGregor was attempting to comply.
"Late last night, Milton McGregor locked the doors at VictoryLand and began altering his gambling equipment in direct violation of a court order," said Tyson in a statement released Tuesday morning.
"The court told McGregor he had to preserve the evidence. Everyone knows what it means to preserve evidence - you don't alter it, you don't destroy it, you leave it exactly as it was."
The court is expected to make a decision as soon as Wednesday on whether or not these electronic bingo machines are illegal.
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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:40 PM
800 people out of jobs because of this. People that gamble will gamble either in dwellings or in vacant buildings etc.. This is a shame. You can not stop people from gambling, and in a bad economic time like now, I think Its real dumb to lay off 800 people
38635132Anonymous said on Sunday, Feb 14 at 8:52 PM
I THINK IT IS A SHAME THAT RIELY WOULD USE HIS POLITICAL POWER TO TRY TO SETTLE A PERSONAL PROBLEM HE HAVE WITH MR. MCGREGOR. ANY ONE CAN SEE WHAT IS GOING ON HE DON'T LIKE HIM FOR PERSONAL REASON AND PEOPLE ARE HAVING TO SUFFER FOR HIS MESS I'LL BE SO GLAD WHEN JUNE GET HERE I'M ASHAME TO CALL HIM GOV BECAUSE HE CARE NOTHING ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF ALABAMA.THIS MAN HAVE BEEN HERE FOE ALMOST EIGHT YEAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN EVERYTHING IS ILLEGAL.
37601981Barrack says said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:24 PM
If it is illegal, shut it down.
37331176Funny you said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:23 PM
Only your opinions allowed
37331136Metoo said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:22 PM
You are so smart. You are similar in your protection of prejudice the same as it was in Birmingham before we saw Rosa get on the bus. Now you protect the illegal activities in the name of what ?
37331063John Wayne said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:18 PM
I knew you wouldn't print my comment as my comment is in opposition to yours. Keep the views that differ from you and you will continue to look like the slanted press you represent.
37330884Johnnyboy Be said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:14 PM
Stop this Gov. He is trying to stop illegal stuff and we like it if we make some money off of it. What a weird Gov., what is he thinking, trying to enforce a law ? Pure craziness.
37330738Johnboy said on Tuesday, Feb 9 at 8:09 PM
I can't believe the Gov is shutting down something illegal that we depend on. I also depend on crack and meth and they are trying to shut that down too. Look at all the money my bro makes dealing dope, and they are trying to shut him down too and he spends a lot of money on cars, ho's, and helps a lot of people. Why is it the gummmet wants to shut down all the illegal things. Don't they know that some of us depend on them ? If someone makes money off'n it, it oorta be ok, cause they spread the money around an we all benefits. So get rid of that stupid gov, who is after all this stuff..
37330451Sammy said on Saturday, Feb 6 at 10:15 PM
Let's just say the machines were legal. What excuse will the govenor have then? He is more interested in his agenda that for the people who lost their jobs. Get rid of this ego maniac! He just added 2,000 or so people to the unemployment rolls, possible welfare rolls and yet he persists? I hope voters will check out their new candidates more carefully in November and not elect another selfish person who doesn't care about the people of Alabama.
37146684Granny from Wisconsin said on Saturday, Feb 6 at 8:17 PM
I cannot believe that the Gov. of Alabama could be so stupid. In today's economy he caused all those people to lose their jobs. Maybe he didn't get paid as much from the casinos he shut down as he got from the Indian Casinos? I would surely make sure this guy never gets elected for anything again including dog catcher. I am sorry for all those people who list their job. Now they should take his uncaring person's job from him in the next election. Not running again? Then the state is well rid of him but too late before he caused so many so much pain.
37143009Brenda said on Saturday, Feb 6 at 6:29 PM
What a shame. My family was getting ready to go in March. With the shape of the economy you would think government could find something else to do. By closing Victoryland you have added more people to the unemployment line. I agree with Lorri - shame on you Governor Riley!
37139187UPSET said on Friday, Feb 5 at 2:38 PM
I WON A JACKPOT THERE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND FEDERAL GOV. GOT 33 1/3 PERCENT OF IT. THE STATE OF ALA. IS MAKING MONEY OFF THIS CASINO. LET IT REST BOB RILEY
37074994Lorri said on Friday, Feb 5 at 1:34 PM
What a shame it is to have these places close. I live in Georgia and not only myself but my family and friends spent a great deal of money in Alabama, not only at the gaming places but on motel rooms and dining out. In this slow economy it was nice to go someplace close but still feel like you was on vacation and maybe come home with a little cash. Why with jobs being so scarce why would he take jobs away from the people of his state and put more families in such a position. Shame on you Governor Riley!!!!
37070447Mary 11;15pm said on Thursday, Feb 4 at 11:28 PM
Governor what are you thinking with? There are no jobs and you have the nerve to take food out of families mouth.I moved here 10 months ago and it a 2 hour and half drive to victoryland it's and outing for me and my husband. LET PEOPLE COME BACK TO WORK.
37034292George said on Wednesday, Feb 3 at 4:04 PM
Leave Victoryland and the places alone. Shame on you for taking the tax money away from the State of Alabama and causing more people to loose their jobs. This establishment is well run, good security and a fun place to go. This Governor needs a reality check. What about the crime rate?
36939959Billie said on Wednesday, Feb 3 at 1:15 PM
This is a crime to close the doors and shut down the gaming at Victoryland. What is the Governor thinking? Didn't even have money to pay people there State Taxes back and he wants to close a cash cow for the State of Alabama. The Governor must have nothing else to do with his time. Try catching the real criminals,get rid of the Gangs and Drugs. Let's keep people working and not taking there jobs away.
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