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Found a good video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKbkFOaKPpY The whole thing doesn't really matter, but certain parts are solid — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mbrown35009 (talk • contribs) 14:00, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

Characteristics of Legal Bingo in Alabama

If a machine is a Bingo machine it must have:

1) 5x5 Grid B-I-N-G-O

2) Must have numbers from B-1 to O-75

3) The game must not be played against the house.

Alabama's policy on Electronic Bingo is derived from the classic game of chance BINGO. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKbkFOaKPpY — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mbrown35009 (talk • contribs) 13:53, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/morning_call/2011/02/strange-seeks-ban-on-bingo-at-indian.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mbrown35009 (talk • contribs) 17:37, 19 March 2011 (UTC)

http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Alabama/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mbrown35009 (talk • contribs) 19:21, 20 March 2011 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Employment_Non-Discrimination_Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Child_Abuse_Prevention_and_Treatment_Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Sex_education_in_the_United_States

• Joshua Scott Bryant (talk) 21:33, 14 February 2011 (UTC)The following are subjects that I thougth may not be bad: Talk:Government spending, Talk:Bush Doctrine, Talk:Immigration to the United States

If you need assistance, please let me know. DocTGarrett (talk) 00:19, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

• Mbrown35009 (talk) Unless I missunderstood the instructions we are supposed to list 3 things we think to be worthy topics for our groups project. So mine are: Alabama's Legal age of Adulthood (I don't know much about it but I've always wondered why it is 19), Alabama's Policy about transporting alcohol from other states into Alabama (The ABC will confiscate any alcohol purchased across state lines if a buyer attempts to bring it back to Alabama. Why?), and Women serving on the front lines in the US military (Women can serve in the military but are not allowed a combat arms job such as infantry or artillery. Why)

Several suggested topics are very broad and might take more than a semester to research. The team might take a closer look at these topics for areas within the topic in need of more research. The two Acts and the Alabama topics have possibilities, but may prove too narrow. I encourage the team members to do more research. All three team members receive the points for the assignment to identify topics for the team article. Now it is time for the team to decide upon the topic and compile a bibliography. Dr. Rosell (talk) 19:56, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

• GlamorousA (talk) 22:22, 22 February 2011 (UTC) Hey group 4 it is decided that we will do our article on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act!!
• GlamorousA (talk) 23:03, 22 February 2011 (UTC) here are some of my suggested bibliographies or sources for the article:

http://www.hrc.org/issues/workplace/enda.asp from the human rights campaign website http://www.aclu.org/hiv-aids_lgbt-rights/employment-non-discrimination-act from the American Civil Liberties Union website

• GlamorousA (talk) 23:03, 22 February 2011 (UTC) this one is from the washington post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/13/AR2010051301531.html

• Joshua Scott Bryant (talk) 22:24, 23 February 2011 (UTC) This is the Link to RSA, it may be something to look into and there isnt much written on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_Systems_of_Alabama

Several comments and suggestions: Repost the outline sections from the User Page to the Discussion Page by clicking the Edit Tab. Also sign all postings. Do carefully research the legislative background of the policy. Have any bills related to the topic been passed? What is its current status? Which state (and local?) agencies are responsible for the implementation of this policy? Chapter 3 The Policymaking Process in Dye (2011) will assist with better understanding the format for researching this topic and writing article. Dr. Rosell (talk) 00:32, 16 March 2011 (UTC)

Alabama's Policy on Electric Bingo Machines

Alabama has been going through loops and turns concerning the bingo machines. The debate seems endless about whether to use bingo for charity events or to raise money for the state. However, Attorney General Luther Strange got into a big controversy over the issue of gambling in the state of Alabama. He proceeded to contact the gaming companies and ordered that all the bingo machines be taken out of every casino in Alabama. So far,Illegal gambling has been frowned upon and has caused conflict in the state. According to the agents representing the U.S. Department of Justice, "the U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI say they have found substantial evidence of corruption around a legislative battle to formally legalize the bingo machines, which look similar to slot machines, according to The New York Times" (Stateline.org Staff). The disposal of the bingo machines has been under investigation for quite sometime. Several bingo lobbyist have claimed that there had been cases of bribery. Along with Attonery General Strange, Governor Bob Riley has been trying to get rid of Bingo machines for the past year. He even created a task force to raid bingo halls to strip them of all the machines. Many casionos and bingo operators have gone out of business completely because of the issue with the gambling laws. Lawsuits were thrown at the task force and critics bombrushed Gov. Bob Riley claiming that he was corrupt.

The Policy

Under article IV section 65 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, " “The legislature shall have no power to authorize lotteries or gift enterprises for any purposes, and shall pass laws to prohibit the sale in this state of lottery or gift enterprise tickets, or tickets in any scheme in the nature of a lottery" (Governor Bob Riley). It is clear that the State of Alabama's public policy is opposed to gambling or any type of lottery. The courts are banning any type of gaming or winning by lottery because officials assume that it would lead to crime and mischief. The Alabama's Supreme Court have even established the American Rule in which lottery is defined as gifts from gaming or some chances of winning by using electronic devices. Therefore, the Alabama Supreme Court stamped bingo as illegal because it's a form of lottery. The only exception to the American Rule is that in Alabama, some counties allow bingo. Under section 13A-12-27, code of Alabama of 1975, "A person commits the crime of possession of a gambling device if with knowledge of the character thereof he manufactures, sells, transports, places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of: (1) A slot machine; or (2) Any other gambling device, with the intention that it be used in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity" (Governor Bob Riley). So, bingo operators are not an exception to Alabama's criminal laws.

Alabama's State constitution states that gambling is any Game of Chance. The constitution defines a game of chance as any contest, game, gaming scheme or gaming device in which the outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance, notwithstanding that skill of the contestants may also be a factor therein. Electronic Bingo falls into that by virtue of it being completely a game of chance notwithstanding the skill of the contestants. In conventional Bingo a player is expected to put effort into his or her card(s) to achieve a preset pattern to win. However, with Electronic Bingo players are simply expected to push a button and an entire game is played in a matter of seconds. The system used to classify types of gaming devices defines a class II device as a gaming device that is networked in such a manner that pits each player against each other. Thile conventional Electronic Bingo machines claim to do this in reality the machines are pitting each player against a Random Number Generator (RNG) and the RNG is essentially the House. If a machine pits a player against the House then it is a class III machine and illegal in the state of Alabama.

Characteristics of a Slot Machine

Slot machine class statements are generalities, not actual laws for every jurisdiction. These classifications may vary from state to state. 15 U.S.C. 1171 et seq. governs gambling machines or "slot" machines. This provision is known as the Johnson Act. Some states have restrictions on the type (called "class") of slot machines that can be used in a casino or other gaming area. "Class III" (or "traditional") slot machines operate independently from a centralized computer system and a player's chance of winning any payout is the same with every play. Class III slot machines are most often seen in Nevada or Atlantic City and are sometimes referred to as "Vegas-style slots".

"Class II" slot machines (also known as "video lottery terminals" or "VLTs") are connected to a centralized computer system that determines the outcome of each wager. In this way, Class II slot machines mimic scratch-off lottery tickets in that each machine has an equal chance of winning a series of limited prizes. Either class of slot machines may or may not have a player skill element.

In general a game must have all the essential characteristics in order to be considered a Class II game. Any characteristic of a Class III game makes it a Class III game. The casino pays a fee to the state for each Class III game and can only purchase so many Class III licenses. There is no such restriction for Class II games. Class II games are not so tightly regulated by the state.

[edit] Class II game characteristics1.The player is playing against other players and competing for a common prize. 2.There is not necessarily a winner in each game. The game continues until there is a winner. 3.In a given set there are a certain number of wins and losses. Once a certain combination has occurred it cannot occur again until a new batch is initiated. This is most obvious in scratch-card games using cards that come in packs. Once a card has been pulled from a pack, the combinations on that card cannot occur again until a new pack of cards is installed. One game is dependent on previous games. 4.The player must be an active participant. They must recognize events as they occur and must recognize when they have won and announce their winning. Bingo is an excellent example here. 5.All players play from the same set of numbers as the numbers are announced. [edit] Class III game characteristics1.The player is playing against the house. 2.Each game is independent of previous games. Any possible outcome can occur in any game. 3.Wins are announced automatically.

According to Alabama state law only Class II gaming devices are permitted in the state of Alabama. The county then decides to allow them in for use, or to have gambling of any sort remain banned. — Preceding unsigned comment added by GlamorousA (talk • contribs) 06:36, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

See Also

The Information below comes from the Governor's Press Website:

History of Illegal Gambling in Alabama Timeline 1950-2011. 1954 - Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson, whose father was gunned down while trying to clean up illegal gambling in Phenix City in 1954, says he's not surprised to see 11 people, including four state senators, accused of swapping cash for votes on gambling ...Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson, whose father was gunned down while trying to clean up illegal gambling in Phenix City in 1954, says he's not surprised to see 11 people, including four state senators, accused of swapping cash for votes on gambling legislation. "The organized illegal gambling crowd corrupts everything they touch. They bring out the worst in good people," Patterson said in an interview Sunday. Show more Show less From Ex-Ala. governor not surprised by gambling charges - Related web pages www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews ...

1986 Jun 27, 1986 - Individuals in the indictment were charged with conspiracy, failure to file currency trans action reports and conducting an illegal gambling business. Dennis said the betting ring operated in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Alabama and Florida. If convicted, Cantley faces up to ... From Shearson Indicted In Gambling Case . - Related web pages news.google.com/newspapers?id=DMFHAAAAIBAJ ...

1989 Sep 1989 - Prosecutors had charged that Bowling lied to the grand jury investigating illegal gambling and public corruption in north west Alabama in September 1989 . The jury ruled that Bowling did not lie when he said he didn't know anyone who was a known bookmaker .Prosecutors had charged that Bowling lied to the grand jury investigating illegal gambling and public corruption in north west Alabama in September 1989 . The jury ruled that Bowling did not lie when he said he didn't know anyone who was a known bookmaker . However, the panel was unde cided whether Bowling lied when he said he didn't attend card games at the home of sus pended police Lt. Tom Berry man and that he didn't know Berryman bet on games . Show more Show less From Jury reaches deadlock . - Related web pages news.google.com/newspapers?id=NEogAAAAIBAJ ...

1994 Nov 1994 - they must have been doing it pret ty smooth, because they kept it con cealed," said Gus James, who lives near the building where authorities say poker tables and roulette wheels were in place from November 1994 through January. The arrests came after a nearly ...A separate indictment accused Goguen, Dennis Holderfield of Huntsville and Bill Bibby of Birming ham of running a casino in leased of fice space in Huntsville. they must have been doing it pret ty smooth, because they kept it con cealed," said Gus James, who lives near the building where authorities say poker tables and roulette wheels were in place from November 1994 through January. The arrests came after a nearly yearlong investigation by the the Alabama Alcohol ... Show more Show less From Six Accused In Gambling Operation . - Related web pages news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y8IfAAAAIBAJ ...

1995 Oct 20, 1995 - Sessions said illegal gambling has . spread in Alabama largely because unfocused enforcement efforts is not right to allow some clubs and businesses to openly violate the law and thereby gain an edge over their law-abiding he said Sessions said small games such as pull-tabs and ... From … Officers Say Illegal Gambling Becoming A Growing Problem In Alabama . - Related web pages news.google.com/newspapers?id=6rwfAAAAIBAJ ...

2001 Nov 21, 2001 - No doubt, many of the Tigua and Alabama-Coushatta Indians have struggled through impoverished lives in Texas. Both tribes suffer from a history of high unemployment. But attempting to solve the situation with actions defined illegal by the federal courts is no solution. ... From The Dallas Morning News: Casino Politics Tribal push for gambling is … - Related web pages docs.newsbank.com/g/GooglePM/DM/lib00375 ...

2004 2004 - Riley bypassed state Attorney General Troy King to create the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, headed by former Jefferson County District Attorney David Barber. Riley initially appointed King in 2004, but they now disagree about Alabama's ...Riley bypassed state Attorney General Troy King to create the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, headed by former Jefferson County District Attorney David Barber. Riley initially appointed King in 2004, but they now disagree about Alabama's gambling laws. Riley said King believes there are loopholes that permit electronic gambling machines in some locations, but Riley considers many of them to be illegal slot machines. "I believe what is going on in many of ... Show more Show less From Alabama gov forms task force to probe gambling - Related web pages au.ibtimes.com/articles/20081230/alabama-gov ...

2006 2006 - Also Tuesday, the governor defended Mobile District Attorney John Tyson Jr., the commander of Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, after the disclosure by the Mobile Press-Register that Tyson received $100000 in campaign contributions from Milton ...Also Tuesday, the governor defended Mobile District Attorney John Tyson Jr., the commander of Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, after the disclosure by the Mobile Press-Register that Tyson received $100000 in campaign contributions from Milton McGregor, the state's most prominent casino operator, in 2006. Riley said the donation has not stopped Tyson from enforcing Alabama's gambling laws. “It proves Milton McGregor or no one else is going to buy John Tyson ... Show more Show less From 2 casinos close temporarily - Related web pages www.decaturdaily.com/detail/52822.html

2009 Jan 11, 2009 - State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Columns Illegal Gambling Must End in Alabama By Governor Bob Riley January 11, 2009 ... and additional law enforcement personnel for the purpose of enforcing the gambling laws ... http://governorpress.alabama.gov/pr ... From Gambling Law End - Related web pages www.aimnclick.com/gambling_law_end.html

2010 Jul 1, 2010 - On July 1, 2010, Hardaway ordered Alabama's Task Force on Illegal Gambling to abandon their orders to remove electronic bingo machines at Greenetrack casino. This occurred after the Alabama Supreme Court had given the Task Force permission. The order has ...On July 1, 2010, Hardaway ordered Alabama's Task Force on Illegal Gambling to abandon their orders to remove electronic bingo machines at Greenetrack casino. This occurred after the Alabama Supreme Court had given the Task Force permission. The order has prompted Governor Bob Riley to call for Hardaway's removal, for "clearly and flagrantly ignoring the Alabama Supreme Court." [3]. In response to Hardaway's order, the Alabama Supreme Court again overturned his ... Show more Show less From Eddie Hardaway, Jr. - Judgepedia - Related web pages judgepedia.org/index.php/Eddie_Hardaway,_Jr.