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Introduction to Alabama Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020
Alabama slot machine casino gambling consists of six casinos including one pari-mutuel racetrack, one simulcast betting facility, three American Indian tribal casinos, and a cruise ship.
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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Alabama*
The minimum legal gambling age in Alabama depends upon the gambling activity:
- Land-Based Casinos: 21
- Poker Rooms: 21
- Bingo: 18
- Lottery: Not available
- Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18
The legal nature of Alabama gaming machines has been relatively stable and accepted by state authorities since Victoryland reopened in 2016 after multiple raids over the decade.
Alabama has no state lottery.
Slot Machine Private Ownership in Alabama
Shadow diamond slot. Private ownership of a traditional, Vegas-style, Class III slot machine in Alabama is illegal. However, it is legal to own a competition- or bingo-style, Class II gaming machine privately.
Gaming Control Board in Alabama
Regulation of Class II, bingo-style tribal casinos in Alabama is by the federal IGRA. In part, the IGRA allows tribes to offer types of games not prohibited by the state.
Alabama’s constitution once banned all forms of gambling, until amendments allowed for pari-mutuel racing in 1971 and charitable bingo in 1980. Therefore, the federal IGRA allows Alabama’s federally recognized tribes to offer bingo in the form of gaming machines. Alabama still prohibits Vegas-style slot machines and table games.
Alabama has four racing commissions located in Birmingham, Greene County, Macon County, and Mobile County. Each commission regulates pari-mutuel wagering and simulcast betting in their local municipality.
Casinos in Alabama
Alabama has one commercial pari-mutuel racetrack, one simulcast betting facility, three American Indian tribal casinos, and one Carnival cruise ship sailing from the Port of Mobile to international destinations.
The largest casino in Alabama is Quincy’s 777 Casino and Victoryland Greyhound Park with 3,200 gaming machines.
The second-largest casino is Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka having over 2,520 gaming machines.
Commercial Casinos in Alabama
Alabama has three commercial casinos. Bingo-style gaming machines are available for play at a pari-mutuel racetrack and a simulcast betting facility.
- Quincy’s 777 Casino and Victoryland Greyhound Park in Shorter, 25 miles east of Montgomery.
- Greenetrack Bingo & Racing in Eutaw, 81 miles southwest of Birmingham.
- Carnival Sensation cruise ship with its onboard casino departs from the Port of Mobile for destinations in the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Vegas-style slot machines are available on Carnival Sensation while cruising in international waters.
Tribal Casinos in Alabama
The three tribal casinos in Alabama with Class II competition-style gaming machines include:
- Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore, 50 miles northeast of Mobile.
- Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka, 20 miles northeast of Montgomery.
Other Gambling Establishments
As an alternative to enjoying Alabama slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Alabama is:
- North: Tennessee Slots
- East: Georgia Slots
- South: Florida Slots
- West: Mississippi Slots
Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Alabama.
Our Alabama Slots Facebook Group
Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Alabama? If so, join our Alabama slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group community.
There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Alabama. Join us!
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Payouts and Returns in Alabama
Gaming regulations in Alabama, either commercial or tribal, do not include legal limits for theoretical payouts. Further, return statistics are unavailable to the public.
Summary of Alabama Slot Machine Casino Gambling in 2020
Alabama slot machine casino gambling consists of six casinos. Only the five land-based casinos offer Class II bingo-style gaming machines.
Annual Progress in Alabama Slot Machine Casino Gambling
Over the last year, there have been little change to Alabama’s gaming industry. Wild blood free.
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By Jon H. Friedl, Jr. Ph.D., President
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By Jon H. Friedl, Jr. Ph.D., President
Jon Friedl, LLC
Alabama has a long history of being a conservative state. Located in the Bible belt, the state has been resistant to legalize gambling. However, changes came to the state in the mid 1980’s when the Poarch Band of Creek Indians became the only federally recognized tribe in the state of Alabama. With that recognition by the United States government, the tribe was able to open an electronic bingo hall in Escambia County on April 13, 1985.
Fast forward to 2017 and the Poarch Band Creek of Indians now operates three casinos in Alabama – one in Wetumpka, one in Montgomery, and one in Atmore. While technically the games are electronic bingo machines, they have the look and feel of slot machines that you find in the likes of Las Vegas or Biloxi.
I had the opportunity to spend a night at one of the casinos attached hotels and chose to check out the Montgomery location while I was en route to Panama City. (Both the Montgomery and Wetumpka casinos are midway between North Alabama and the beaches of South Alabama.) Like all other casinos that I have visited, pictures are not permitted of the machines, but I was able to get some snapshots of the hotel.
Inside Wind Creek Montgomery
The Wind Creek Montgomery hotel is adjacent to the casino. (If you bring your children with you, be sure that you enter the main doors of the hotel and not the casino. Children are not allowed on the casino floor.) As you walk in the entrance, the sounds and action of the game floor to the right will beckon you to come over. Straight ahead of you is BB King’s Blues Club – a great place to sink your teeth into some delicious entrees like Yazoo Catfish Creole or a Shrimp Po Boy. To your left is the way to check-in with a shoe shine station and a store to spend your winnings to the right.
When you check-in, you will be offered a selection of different spa toiletries to choose from for your room. The rooms at Wind Creek Montgomery are clean and modern and there are fun faux fur pillows on the beds.
The bathrooms are spacious and have a large glassed-in shower.
The hotel has a “rooftop” pool with plenty of places to sit and soak up the sun during the day.
Nearby the pool is a small fitness center.
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There is also a small business center near the lobby.
While the hotel is nice, the real reason most of us are going to go to Wind Creek Montgomery is for the action. Having been to casinos in Biloxi, Tunica, and Las Vegas, I would rate the action at Wind Creek Montgomery to be towards the top of my list. I hit the slot machines both in the evening and in the morning. I recommend that you keep your game time limited to the evening when there are a lot of others playing.
When I played in the evening, I was able to play quarter slots for about an hour with $40. (You may or may not have the same luck as I did.) When I played in the morning, I lost $20 in 5-10 minutes. Odds are always in favor of the house, so never gamble more than you are willing to lose.
While playing, take a break and take advantage of the free drinks. There are a couple of drink stations where you can help yourself to soda and coffee. Walk around and get a good look at the machines and see which one appeals most to you before playing.
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With the three Wind Creek casino properties, it’s only a few hours drive to Las Vegas-style fun in the Heart of Dixie.