Anti-Gambling Fraud: Intentional or Accidental?

Anti-Gambling / Anti-Casino Efforts, Casino History, Gambling History, Gambling Laws / Regulations, Gaming History, It Really Happened, Nevada, Politicians / Politics, United StatesLeave a comment

1934 After Nevada legalized gambling in 1931, a faction opposed to the industry fought to have it eradicated. “A group of Nevada citizens felt there was a growing protest against the injury being done our state by gambling — not only because of the evil done in depriving needy citizens of their depressed earnings without…

Was Betting on “Old Maid” Legal?

Gambling Laws / Regulations, It Really Happened, Nevada8 Comments

1861-present Since becoming a U.S. territory, Nevada has undergone periods of full, partial and no legalization of gambling. Here’s a timeline of what types of games of chance legislators allowed or disallowed and when:   1861: GAMBLING ABOLISHED: The initial Nevada Territorial Legislature banned the dealing, running, opening, conducting or playing of any game of…