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Law-Breaking Gamblers from the Wild West

February 14, 2022April 6, 2020 by admin

The Frontier Gambler is one of the most recognisable characters from 19th-century America. Historically well-represented by both sexes, they found their way to the gaming tables from a range of geographical backgrounds, professions, and social classes, and were frequently of a different nationality since the USA was still so young.

Perhaps it’s the flashing lights, the discordant cacophony of sounds, or the massive amounts of money that exchanges hands on a daily basis, but land-based casinos often bear the brunt of player frustration when it comes to losing. However, the perpetrators soon realise that crime and casinos don’t really mix and anyone who has ever felt tempted to take out their frustrations on fellow players or casino staff or property would be wise to remember that there is generally a decent sized team of burly men tasked with keeping the casino floor safe at all times.

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