Loophole in the Law

Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Cheating / Fleecing, Gambling Currency: Coins, Gambling Laws / Regulations, It Really Happened, Nevada, Politicians / Politics: NV Governor Charles Russell, Sparks--NevadaLeave a comment

1955 When Nevada legislators legalized gambling in 1931, they didn’t consider one significant caveat. The omission came to light in January 1955 when an industrious Las Vegas casino patron was arrested for using Mexican 10 centavo coins in 25 cent slot machines — an act called slot slugging. Apparently, the coins fit perfectly. The judge…

Bull’s Eye on the Gambling Industry

Gambling License, Governing / Regulatory Bodies: Nevada Gaming Control Board, It Really Happened, Las Vegas Strip / S. Las Vegas Boulevard, NevadaLeave a comment

1955 It’s hard to believe this ever happened in Nevada. As an emergency measure, the state government approved a temporary moratorium on issuing gambling licenses. It was to last five months, until 30 days after the 1955 legislative session adjourned. The freeze applied only to applications submitted to the tax commission after the legislation went…