As controversy continues to surround the proposed Country Crossing project, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the reasons people are objecting to the development.

Monday, we took you for a rare look inside Victoryland, the greyhound dog track in shorter that also has electronic bingo.

Country Crossing has promised to donate at least $2 million dollars to Houston County charities once the charity bingo facility opens.

But some Wiregrass residents say they're worried money from electronic bingo may not be worth the gamble.

In another special report on electronic bingo, News 4 uncovers what the people in Macon County say about the charity money.

Some of the money 60 charities in Macon County use to operate comes from the charity bingo operation at Victoryland.

The list of groups that got $25,000 dollars last year includes the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, as well as Macon County Schools.

Humane Society employees say they could not operate without the money they get from Victoryland.

Humane Society Volunteer Doris Netzler said, "Milton McGregor and his cohorts from VictoryLand have been generous enough to us and we appreciate everything they give and hope they can continue to give."

VictoryLand, the dog track, opened in 1984. Quincy's Triple Seven Casino with its electronic bingo machines opened in 2003.

And, since the bingo opened, the money given to local charities has been growing; checks that come directly from VictoryLand.

"We got $25,000 this time,” Netzler said. “We got an increase these last few months and were waiting to get the check."

The Humane Society is just one of 60 charities that get the annual funds.

Macon County District 2 Commissioner Albert Daniels said, "I am assistant chief of our volunteer fire department and we were able to purchase a new truck. The money received from charity bingo from VictoryLand; they have been a great asset in our community."

Macon County officials also see the benefit of the charity money that rolls in.

Macon County Probation Officer Harvey Maxwell said, "I think it’s an asset to the county in the sense of its potential with revenue. I haven't seen any statistics of crime increase of any kind because of VictoryLand. I don't know of any habitual gamblers that have lost property or anything like that in Macon County because of VictoryLand."

It's difficult to find anyone in shorter, or Macon County, willing to speak out against VictoryLand and electronic bingo.

In fact, people opposed to the bingo machines say even though VictoryLand may not be a place for them to visit, it is still helping the county financially, and that is all they are concerned with.

Frankie Wise, a Humane Society volunteer said, "I haven’t been to VictoryLand once to gamble. We are old enough to make our own decisions and personal choice. I thank VictoryLand for what they have given us, but I have never been there and it’s my choice."

In fact, some business leaders in Macon County are even interested in seeing more places like VictoryLand move into the area.

Robert Davis, with the Macon Co. Economic Development Authority, said, "VictoryLand and McGregor have made money and I believe others should be able to come in."

Davis is interested in building a development in Macon County similar to Country Crossing.

VictoryLand is also in the process of expanding its facility with a new hotel and restaurants.

The Houston County Commission has already created a number of rules that electronic bingo operators would have to follow. The commission says this should prevent electronic bingo from expanding through out the county.

Again, VictoryLand disburses the checks directly to the charities. However, in Houston County a committee will be set up to handle the charities who will receive money from the proposed electronic bingo.