None of what’s below is proof positive, so the pals will, I’m sure, remain an unknown. However, it’s good enough for me.

I was just reminded that the hot stamped Pal’s Club chips found with the crest and seal chips used the Jones mold. The c&s and hot stamps were sold on eBay from a New Orleans estate. Jones & co (located in New Orleans) made chips for New Orleans and other Gulf Coast properties.

First article is from NOPD in 1947

On June 27th the NO Police Superintendent gave his word before a judge that he would not raid poker games at private chartered clubs: