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Quick Fact – Gambling Tools’ Fate

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Gambling equipment junkyard

1895

Chicago gamblers waged a long, hard legal battle against the law that allowed police and other authorities to destroy casino equipment seized during the execution of a search warrant.

The fight ended, however, in 1895 with the Supreme Court of Illinois ruling that the legislation was constitutional — a major blow to casino operators and owners.

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