Alabama casinos, racetracks and bingo halls to remain closed through April

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the state's non-essential businesses -- including casinos, racetracks and bingo halls -- will remain closed through 30 April as part of a public healthy emergency due to COVID-19.

"Effective March 28, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., the following businesses, venues, and activities shall be closed to non-employees or not take place: a.Entertainment venues as follows: (i)Night clubs (ii)Bowling alleys (iii)Arcades (iv)Concert venues (v)Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers (vi)Tourist attractions (including museums and planetariums) (vii)Racetracks (viii)Indoor children’s play areas (ix)Adult entertainment venues (x)Adult novelty stores (xi)Casinos (xii)Bingo halls (xiii)Venues operated by social clubs."

"This Order shall remain in full force and effect until 5:00 P.M. on April 30, 2020. Prior to 5:00 P.M. on April 30, 2020, a determination shall be made whether to extend this Order—or, if circumstances permit, to relax this Order."