State v. Tobin

Blumb, Justice.

The defendant in this case was convicted of violating the provisions of sections 3389 and 3391 W. C. S. 1920, relating to gambling, and he appeals.

1. The first act passed in this state in relation to gambling was Chapter 27 of the laws of 1869, entitled “An Act restricting gaming.” Sections 1, 5, and 8 of that act, in so far as pertinent here, r'ead as follows:

“See. 1. Bach and every person who shall deal, play, carry on, open or cause to be opened, or who shall conduct either as owner or employe, whether for hire or not, except under a license as hereinafter provided, any game…