On November 29th, the Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office took immediate action in Lowndes County by conducting a raid on White Hall Entertainment, a local gaming facility. As a result of their efforts, the business was effectively shut down.
The office of Marshall has issued a media release stating that a temporary restraining order (TRO) has been obtained regarding more than 600 illegal slot machines and various entities connected to the casino. As a result, the entertainment center was closed down on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Marshall, the facility has been closed and sealed, and all assets of the entities have been frozen, in accordance with the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). No further financial transactions can take place involving the facility or those operating it until the Circuit Court of Lowndes County issues further orders. As part of the ongoing investigation, the Attorney General’s Office also obtained and executed a search warrant at the gambling facility.
White Hall Entertainment, situated on U.S. Highway 80 in Hayneville, enticed visitors with exciting promotions such as “Ladies Night” and boasted a vast collection of over 900 games in its spacious layout. The center’s official website, www.whitehallent.com, proudly advertised its round-the-clock operation, ensuring that its doors were “always open.” Following the shutdown of the Southern Star Entertainment Center in June, White Hall Entertainment stood as the sole remaining establishment of its kind in the vicinity.
In September 2022, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order declaring the operation of electronic bingo machines as an ongoing nuisance in Lowndes County. As a result, White Hall Entertainment had to close its doors. However, the facility reopened, now housing illegal gaming machines. Marshall took action to shut down this operation, following similar actions taken against fourteen illegal gambling facilities in Jefferson County earlier this year.
According to Marshall, the actions taken today are a continuation of the enforcement efforts carried out in compliance with the previous orders issued by the Alabama Supreme Court for Lowndes County. He emphasized that the individuals, building owners, and operators involved in the operation of these illegal machines have willfully disregarded the law, local court orders, and the Supreme Court of Alabama. Marshall made it clear that such illicit activities will not be tolerated in Lowndes County or anywhere else in the state of Alabama.
