Bingo Gambling Palace Planned For Small Town in Alabama

The word palace conjures up visions of beauty and luxury, something that would be fitting for a queen, but in the small town of Atmore, Alabama, they are about to receive a different kind of palace.

Wind Creek Casino Hotel and Resort has begun to be built. The casino will be a sixteen story bingo palace. The resort is expected to cost in the range of $250 million. It is set to be open in 2009.

The bingo palace is not completely planned as of yet, but one thing is certain, many bingo machines will be present.

The community is need of the economic impact that the palace will bring. 700 new jobs are expected to be created from the project. The actual building of the resort will also provide jobs in construction and bring money into the area from supply needs.

"This would bring in much needed jobs, good paying jobs with benefits. There are so many of our residents who are having to go out of town for work," said Pickern Grocery owner Danny Pickern.

The city itself has purchased 650 acres of land across from the casino site. The hope is to build up the area commercially in hopes it will be supported by the casino and its patrons.

December 25, 2007
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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