Art Gramble (not gamble) .... owned and operated this manufacturing company of casino felt layouts and accessories sits on the corner of Bonanza and Main Streets downtown Las Vegas. Now an automotive store repair shop. Wendy the long-time manager of Gamblers General store was just a little girl when she started working there with her mother who handmade all of the layouts. A lot of the painting was all hand done on the felt cloth. Years later Gamblers General store purchased the Nevada Layout company when Art the owner died. Here are some old photos of the business and operations in its heyday these little companies were the pioneers in the gaming industry... way before fake China products. Thanks for reading my post.
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