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Hamtramck, a suburb of Detroit, had its own world of vice. With mayors running their
campaigns from behind bars, its no wonder the lawlessness was rampant in the small town. Read about how one small enclave had an enormous history.

Published: CCTN - Summer 2020

On a peninsula between two states, Green River Island used its unique position as a “no
man’s land” to ply its trade in illegal gambling.

Published: CCTN - Spring 2016

At the turn of the 20th century, Richard Canfield brought Monte Carlo type class to New York
City. However, not everyone enjoyed what he was offering. Read the story of Canfield vs the State.

Published: CCTN - Spring 2017

On a peninsula between two states, Green River Island used its unique position as a “no
man’s land” to ply its trade in illegal gambling.

Published: CCTN - Fall 2018

Winner: Article of the Year (2018)

J. J. Connors walked into the newspaper office with “the story of a lifetime”. His lifetime that is. But what he divulged was only part of the story. Read the entire, unbiased story of Montgomery, Alabama’s “Gentleman Gambler” here.

Published: CCTN - Spring 2020

Ken Eto was not your typical Chicago gangster. Of Asian descent, he bucked the odds and
rose to be one of the top men in the syndicate. But when his gangster family turns on him, Ken must find a way to survive.

Published: CCTN - Fall 2018

Before he became a Las Vegas icon, Benny Binion was the gambling kingpin of Dallas, Texas.  His war for supremacy tore the city's underworld apart.

Published: CCTN - Winter 2017 (Winner Article of the Year)

Social activist Irene Kite uses a hand ax against illegal slot machines in central Illinois in 1937.

Published: CCTN - Winter 2019

A deep dive into a confusing chip record reveals a short-lived club and the life of its chips afterwards.

Published: CCTN - Summer 2019 (Winner Article of Year)