Nestled in Macon County is a secluded farm about 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Interstate 85. The farm offers a sense of peace and tranquility for the Gannon family, who lives there.
But things weren’t always so peaceful, owner Ed Gannon explained, a fact largely due to the area’s casinos. Given the recent interest in gambling legislation at the State Capitol, Gannon hopes lawmakers who want to expand casinos in Alabama take time to hear his story.
Gannon’s farm lies near VictoryLand Casino. “VictoryLand is operating to some degree now, but nothing like it used to be,” Gannon said. That’s because a court banned the casino from having electronic bingo machines. Before that action, however, his property, his family, and his livelihood were directly and negatively impacted.
