A bill has been introduced in the Alaska legislature calling for the legalization of card rooms with house-banked games such as blackjack.
“Card rooms in the state of Alaska have been contemplated for years. Now is the time to stop contemplating and make them a reality,” said Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, the sponsor of House Bill 103, which would authorize the venues
On November 5, 1968, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Denny McLain became the first American League player to win both the AL Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in the same season, following a historic 31–6 campaign.
On November 4, 1928, high-stakes gambler and bootlegger Arnold Rothstein was fatally shot following a high-roller poker game in New York City. Best known for fixing the 1919 World Series, Rothstein’s legendary life and betting exploits inspired classic mob and casino lore, including characters in The Great Gatsby and Boardwalk Empire.
