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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles

ITEM VIEW: CG260325 Paddock, The Champaign, Illinois Type: Illegal Status: Open Chips were ordered in 1935 and sent to William Malcolm at an address belonging to Paul "Softy" Melahn. During this time, the city cracked down on gambling when the mayor discovered Melahn's cigar store, called "The Paddock", was operating as a blind for a bookie joint. The initials on the chips most likely represent (M)alcolm (&) (M)elahn. Chip Order Cards [QuickView] CG260325 Added: 2021-02-20 Logo: M&M Contributed by: David Sarles CG Catalog#   Message: Item found

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