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Sinners and Saints

Gambling Timeline

Gambling display case from Sinners and Saints. 1868
Kansas law makes it illegal for anyone to set up any table or gambling device for the purpose of playing any game of chance.

1895
Kansas lawmakers permit limited gambling at fairs.

1903
Kansas law prohibits slot machines.

1986
Kansas lawmakers approve a state lottery and pari-mutuel betting.


Pictured above in this Sinners and Saints display case are, from left, a roulette wheel, faro layout (with playing cards) and a keno bird in front of its master board.

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