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FLOATING CRAPS [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games of Chance
CONT

The term "floating craps" refers to an illegal operation of the dice game craps. The term "floating" refers to the practice of the game's operators using portable tables and equipment to quickly move the game from location to location to stay ahead of the law enforcement authorities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux de hasard

Spanish

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