Gambling Laws / Regulations: U.S. Transportation of Gambling Devices Act
Games / Races: Roulette
Games / Races: Slot Machines / Fruities
It Really Happened
Law Enforcement / Judicial System: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Politicians / Politics: Kefauver Committee
United States
Thwarting Mob Activities
1950s The manufacture of slot machines, roulette wheels and other gambling equipment was big business in the United States until the mid-20th century when new federal legislation curbed it. In 1950, the Kefauver Committee, officially the…