Alabama attorney general says five Selma facilities are illegal gambling sites

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has ordered operations to cease at five facilities in Selma that he said are functioning as illegal gambling sites.

“These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises.

“The law is clear; gambling is illegal in Alabama and the Attorney General’s Office will continue to enforce the laws of this state.”

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Marshall thanked the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in the operation.

Temporary restraining orders have been obtained against the facilities. They must cease all operations, the property cannot be used or accessed and there can be no further financial transactions connected with the facility or those operating the facility until further orders from the Circuit Court of Dallas County, Marshall said.

Search warrants were also served at the locations as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

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Locations

• Joker 777, 1391 E. Highland Ave, Ste 114.

• Mini Bingo, 113 Dallas Ave.

• Selma Charity Bingo, 1824 Alabama 14 East.

• Selma Bingo, 1 Hickory Road.

• Lucky Duck, 2584 U.S. 80 West.

• 2535 Lewis St., only search warrant served.

Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama AG closes five Selma facilities over illegal gambling claims