Walker Co. officials file suit to clarify bingo law

JASPER, Ala. (AP) - Walker County officials have asked the local circuit court to clarify whether electronic bingo halls in the county are operating legally.

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Tue, November 20th, 2007

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  • The brand new resort, Wynn Las Vegas recently opened on the Las Vegas Strip. At a cost of approximately $2.7 billion, the Wynn Las Vegas features 2,700 guestrooms and suites, casino (table games, over 1900 slots/video poker machines, poker room with race and sports book), several restaurants, a night club, golf, a shopping esplanade and a show called Le Reve.