![]() ![]() "But it's impossible without the bingo catalyst." The gambling hall will feature 1,700 of the controversial machines.Ĭountry Crossing will truly be a world-class tourist, country music destination," Gilley said. More hotels and restaurants, a bowling alley and a water park, all with country music themes, are planned in the future, bringing the full investment to more than $200 million, according to Ronnie Gilley, the project's pugnacious champion and chief developer.īut the "economic catalyst" of the project, Gilley said, is an electronic bingo parlor sandwiched between the Lorrie Morgan Hot Chicken restaurant and John Anderson's Cafeteria. Bob Riley continues a campaign to shut down gambling halls statewide.Ĭountry Crossing will include a 10,000-seat amphitheater, the Bluegrass Hollow RV park, three restaurants, a western saloon and even the George Jones Possum Holler Bed and Breakfast when it opens here Dec. It may be the biggest gamble in Alabama - an $87 million casino and country music destination rising out of the Wiregrass, even as Gov. Bob Riley has his way, gambling will be barred at Country Crossing and other establishments across the state. ![]() Ronnie Gilley, the man behind the Houston County development, says the project will be ready to open Dec. (Press-Register/Bill Starling) Construction crews work on the main entrace of the casino at the Country Crossing entertainment development last week. ![]()
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