Electronic Bingo the Same As Slots? Some Say Yes.

For one thing, they know how to have "charity bingo" without the dog exploding.

With the appearance of a reported 18 (and growing) electronic bingo halls, Jasper has turned into tacky Tunica. The high-class veneer and grand facade opulence of Tunica's multimillion-dollar casinos have been dumbed down and given the Alabama treatment.

There are no fancy steakhouses inside these establishments, but you can have sad-looking hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. Alcohol is strictly prohibited, dancing too, so the religious can still play bingo without sin. Jesus loves bingo, but not on Sunday.

For more information, please see Ricky Thomason, What's electronic bingo? A slot machine by another name, Huntsville Times, August 3, 2008.