United States v. Three (3) Gambling Devices

MARSH, District Judge.

On or about February 6, 1956, the United States filed 28 libels 1 in accordance with Public Law 906, 81st Congress, R.S. 161, Sec. 2, 15 U.S.C.A. § 1171 et seq., seeking forfeiture and condemnation of some 49 alleged gambling devices and sub-assemblies thereto, which alleged gambling devices are known variously as “Jokers”, “Electronic Point Makers”, and “Bug A Boos”. It was agreed to by counsel that Civil Action No. 14285 would be tried first.2 From the evidence and the stipulations of counsel, the court makes the following:

Findings of Fact.

1. The machines seized under…