Just finished speaking with Michael James Hickey III. His father and grandfather (both deceased) operated illegal casinos for Lonnie Paul, Pete Roman, and Andy Roman in Antigo, WI. He says there were a number of illegal casinos in the area during this era. He also has some of the chips on the Mason Card. I have all six colors, I obtained from Doug Deems fauxma@ctaz.com
I think he has a couple sets left.
The chips were used in two different places.
Paul's Night Club
The Roman Candle
Both circa 1930's and 40's.
I hope to hear from Michael soon, as he thinks he can round up more chips from the Antigo clubs.
Illegals and their history don't get much better than this!!!!
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