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Congress' Strategy For Slashing U.S. Gambling Activity Proves Problematic, Part I
Gambling History Gambling: Taxes Gaming History Governing / Regulatory Bodies: Internal Revenue Service It Really Happened Montana Nevada Politicians / Politics: Kefauver Committee Washington

Congress' Strategy For Slashing U.S. Gambling Activity Proves Problematic, Part I

1951 Gambling is the lifeblood of organized crime. This was U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver’s conclusion after the Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce, which he headed, concluded its investigation. The Kefauver Committee’s work,…

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August 19, 2021

New Game of Chance Hits Popularity Jackpot in 1930s Nevada
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New Game of Chance Hits Popularity Jackpot in 1930s Nevada

1936-1950s The Palace Club introduced a new casino game to Nevada’s “Biggest Little City” on May 1, 1936. Renoites quickly discovered it, and its popularity soared, leading to a solid run over about a decade.…

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March 10, 2021