In a bold move to clean up the city’s underbelly, Arizona authorities have taken aim at the lucrative world of illegal gambling. According to J.P. Metz, the state superintendent of liquor licenses and control, bars in Phoenix must cease all operations of gaming devices. Metz, known for his strict stance on enforcing liquor laws, has made it clear that these establishments will be held accountable for their transgressions. The crackdown on Phoenix’s bars comes as no surprise to locals, who have long complained of the seedy atmosphere and illicit activities that plague the city’s nightlife.
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Key Facts
- State: AZ
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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