This is not the first time Victoryland has been the target of a state raid. In January 2010, Milton McGregor thwarted a raid on his property after obtaining a restraining order. Bentley said it was up to the courts to decide the legality of the machines. The question now is who will have the courage to stop them.' Espy promised a fight, saying regardless of one's stance on legal gaming, 'this is a sad day for Alabama.'Īlabama Governor Robert Bentley, who was in Clanton s peaking on the state's pre-kindergarten program, said he was notified of the Victoryland raid Saturday. Joe Espy, III, who represents Victoryland and its president, Milton McGregor, released a statement saying 'We know what motivates them. 'From my first day in office, I have worked to ensure that illegal gambling laws are enforced consistently across the state.' 'Today's actions are the culmination of an investigative process over the last several months,' said Attorney General Strange. by law enforcement agents from the Alabama Attorney General's Office and the Alabama Department of Public Safety.Īccording to the AG's office the law enforcement action was taken in response to illegal gambling operations. SHORTER, AL (WSFA) - A search warrant was served Tuesday at the VictoryLand casino in Shorter, Ala.
