A handy guide to gambling in Alabama

Gambling, in addition to being corrosive to the very foundation of civilized society, is also illegal in Alabama.

Unless it's greyhound racing. Or small-time bingo. Or high-stakes video bingo machines that look a lot like something you'd see in a Las Vegas casino but really aren't.

Texas hold 'em is legal, unless the house makes money from it. Fruitholder, Funny Fruit, and Respin 7 are fine, too, unless the appeals court decides they aren't. If your arcade machines pay out trinkets, you should be in the clear. Just don't exchange those trinkets for cash, because then you'll be running a sinful lottery.

Note: These rules may not apply on Indian reservations.