Melfort Bingo Hall donated to Salvation Army The former Bingo Hall along Saskatchewan Avenue has been donated to the

The former Bingo Hall along Saskatchewan Avenue has been donated to the local Salvation Army. “We’re excited because we were able to successfully negotiate the donation of this property,” said Curtis Cartmell, a pastor with the Salvation Army.

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Tue, October 31st, 2006

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  • In 1911 US legislation prohibited stud poker but ruled that draw poker was a game of skill and therefore was not illegal.
  • 1946: Two famous landmarks open: Bugsy Siegel's Flamingo, and the Golden Nugget. Nevada levies its first gaming tax.
    1949: Benny Binion sets up a high-stakes poker game at his Horseshoe casino between Nick "The Greek" Dandalos and Johnny Moss. It turns into an epic five-month poker match, laying the foundations for the World Series of Poker.
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