Just came accross a "Cluster" of new illegals in Decatur and Clinton, IL.
I was born and raised in Newport. Got out of the Army in 1961, just as the "Era Of The Illegals" was ending. I fancied myself a poker player, and the operators of the illegals played poker regular. I played with them all thru the 60's and 70's. They had many great stories to tell. I started collecting their chips in about 1962.
Here is some research on The Arrowhead Inn.
http://www.marlowcasinochips.com/links/genetrimble/genetrimble.htm
Moved to Las Vegas in 1980.
Will reply to your email in a few minutes.
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