Jonesboro Police Seize Alleged Gambling Machines
Jonesboro (AP) - Jonesboro police raided four sites that allegedly were operating illegal gambling machines–including a local Amvets post. Police say the Amvets location on Southwest Drive had been conducting bingo games, but police also found 11 alleged gambling machines.
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1970: Binion's Horseshoe casino hosts the first World Series of Poker.
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