Parker Griffith, Democratic candidate for Alabama governor, recently said if elected, he would start compact negotiations with the Poarch Creek Indians that would allow the tribe to operate casinos with more types of games. Currently at its casinos in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka, the Poarch Creek tribe offers only electronic games and no table games.
Griffith said as a model he would use Florida’s gaming compact with the Seminole tribe, which allows the tribe to offer slots and table games. “Poarch Creek leaders have done a great job with gaming in Alabama, and we should be talking about expansion to generate more tax revenue for the state and jobs for Alabamians,” Griffith said.
Republican Governor Robert Bentley recently said he has had no talks with Poarch Creek officials, although several lawmakers have suggested a compact could help Alabama address its budget problems.
