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Billion a Year Bet on Guessing Numbers Racket Expands
Across 30 American cities illegal number or policy games haul in from 10 to 29 million dollars weekly. Chicago leads with about 2 million weekly, while New York and other cities report sizable takes. The schemes use ledger slips, banker's pockets, and varied numbers tied to bets on sports, prices, or events, despite raids and tax-era crackdowns.
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United Press
Memphis
New Orleans
Chicago
San Francisco
New York City
Emperor Jones
Stock Exchange
St. Louis
Washington
Kansas City
Buffalo
Detroit
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pittsburgh
Dayton
Cleveland
Harrisboro
Boston
New Haven
Philadelphia
Albany
Springfield
Ill
Birmingham
Indianapolis
Bankers
Columbus
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Dallas