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Ironically,
Nevada was
one of the first states in the
West to totally make gambling
illegal in 1909. However, this didn't seem to stop this popular gambling
house in Reno from doing a brisk business in 1910.
However,
Nevada did
stop the gambling statewide, for the next two decades. However
by the time construction on the Hoover
Dam was underway in 1931,
Nevada had once again relaxed its gambling laws
and casinos once more began to flourish.
Before the 1960s, Reno was the gambling
capital of the world, but
Las Vegas'
rapid rise and the growth of Indian gaming in California reduced Reno's
business.
Also See:
Faro or "Bucking
the Tiger"
History of Poker
Legends of America Photo Print Gallery
Historic Cities, Buildings, and Scenes of the American West
Historic Figures of America's Past
Old West Photo Prints
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