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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...

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Triads, 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...

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The 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...

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Gaming 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

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News 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...

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Chemmy 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...

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Gambling 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....

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Crockfords 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...

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Consumption 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...

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Crisis 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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