Tribe offers to buy exclusive rights to gambling in Alabama

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians released its winning for Alabama plan, which, if accepted by the state, would give the tribe—comprised of roughly 4,000 individuals—exclusive gaming rights throughout Alabama.

Over the last several weeks, PCI, which pays no tax on its gaming profits in the state, has been running ads touting the tribe’s contribution to the state’s economy.

This offering is widely seen as a response to statewide commercials being run by the nonprofit organization, Poarch Creek Accountability Now.

Led by former state Sen. Gerald Dial, the group is seeking to inform citizens on, ” true and accurate information” about PCI and their gaming revenue and expenditures.

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