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Bank Club casino in Reno

Outside the Bank Club casino along Center Street, Reno, Nevada circa 1930's.
Photo Courtesy (Ralph Myers)

Bank Club casino in Reno, Nevada circa 1930's

Photo Courtesy (Ralph Myers)
Across the alley from the Bank Club is the Palace Club. Originally, the Palace Club had slot machines and table games run by Bill Graham and Jim McKay, but the owner, John Petricciani, lost the pair as renters when he offered his slot machines to other casinos in town.

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