Playboy versus Ladbrokes: Round Two
The Gaming Board and police, having dealt with Ladbrokes, turned their attention on Playboy with Private Eye closely following every move. Thus it reported on Stein’s retaliation against Playboy and...
View ArticleTriads, Provincial Casinos and Extortion.
Some provincial casinos learned that they could not afford to upset their customers, especially when they acted collectively. The 48-hour rule had been designed, according to Gaming Board Inspector...
View ArticleThe Royal Commission on Gambling 1978
The Royal Commission on Gambling 1978 [the Rothschild Commission] was established in 1976 to review all aspects of gambling; ‘to enquire into the existing law and practice thereunder, relating to...
View ArticleGaming Parties and their Suppression (Audio and PowerPoint Presentation)...
Recording of paper given at the Institue of Historical Research, London. http://historyspot.org.uk/podcasts/sport-and-leisure-history/gambling-parties-and-their-suppression-use-defence-regulations
View ArticleNews reel of Rab Butler discussing the 1960 Gaming Act
It is amazing how naive politicians can be. Within weeks of the 1960 Gaming Act being introduced casinos were opening up. But this is a great little clip of Rab Butler explaining how casinos would not...
View ArticleChemmy Games in London 1962
Here is some great footage of a Chemin de Fer game in London, 1962. I would throw the question out there as to who the interviewee is, or if anyone recognises the club. However, get a load of the...
View ArticleGambling Advertising Rant
I have lately become very puzzled by the Gambling Commission‘s remit to ensure gambling · is crime free · is fair and open · protects children and vulnerable people....
View ArticleCrockfords Refused Certificate of Consent 1970
Great short report from the News at Ten in 1970 with a brief glimpse of one of Crockfords owners either, Gilbert Benaim or Youssef Khaida.(Please leave a comment if you recognise which one it is) The...
View ArticleConsumption Taxes Are Nothing New!
The UK government are desperate for money, in the same way a drug addict is desperate for their next ‘fix’. However, when a substance addicted individual receives their chosen ‘fix’, for a specific...
View ArticleCrisis of Capitalism
I am not one to preach. however, I think since the idea of “The Death of History” has been debunked, including by its author, it’s time we started to listen to those who have proved the validity of...
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