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D11340-5
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- 1941-05-20 (Creation)
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In May of 1941, the guests at a party given by Ray Gamble (right), Tacoma business entrepreneur and amateur magician, enjoyed themselves in the unique gaming room that he had built in the basement of his house at 3411 North 30th Street. At a time when illegal slot machines were being confiscated and destroyed, the room featured both slot machines hidden in crevices in the walls and a roulette wheel. Mr. Gamble's guests frequently included Hollywood notables, fellow magicians and Tacoma socialites. With a fat cigar clutched firmly in his mouth, Gamble appears to be counting out his winnings. Aside from being a jovial host, Gamble was also a world traveler and a collector. [Also dated 05-22-1941] (T.Times 5-29-41, p. 1-article on slot machine seizures)
Slot machines--Tacoma; Gamble, Ray, 1886-1972--Homes & haunts;