Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama and fanatic opponent of legal gambling, finds himself once again in a bind as the head of his special anti-gambling task force resigned after it became public he won £1400 in a Mississippi casino.

It seems even the closest allies in Governor Riley’s battle against gambling love the game so much they cannot stay out of the casino. David Barber, head of the anti-gambling task force has resigned from his position because the impropriety of his decision. Riley’s campaign became a debate both on morality as well as on legality in the minds of the people, while the governor persisted Alabama wouldn’t tolerate even the simple e-bingo games found in other places. In an written explanation to Riley, Barber wrote: “While my actions were in full compliance with the law, I am convinced that the forces that operate illegal casinos in Alabama will focus on my actions as part of their continuing effort to smear you and your task force.” A lot has been said about governors Rileys ties to Indian casinos in neighbour states, because Riley was mentioned by a former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, saying Riley would never allow gambling in Alabama. One of Riley’s assistants has worked with Abramoff, who is now convicted for his felony, and rumours have it that Riley received huge campaign funds from the casinos. David Barbers resignation came on the same day that the Alabama Supreme Court overturned a judge’s order that banned the task force from raiding electronic bingo operations.