1. Gambling by the Numbers and Tales of the Turf.
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Lindberg, Richard C.
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HORSE racetracks , *JIM Crow laws , *GAMES of chance , *HORSE racing , *COMPULSIVE gambling , *ORGANIZED crime , *MOBS ,NEW York City history - Abstract
The text explores the history of urban gambling in Chicago, focusing on policy and numbers games unique to African American communities. It delves into the political and criminal elements intertwined with gambling, including the involvement of organized crime and the impact on African American women working in the industry. The document also discusses the evolution of gambling from riverboats to thoroughbred racing, highlighting the connections between gambling, politics, and crime in Chicago's history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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