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1959 Nevada Gaming Control Board Letter – Derby Sports Book – Jackie Gaughan Las Vegas HistoryOffered for sale is an original October 6, 1959, regulatory letter issued by the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board, Southern Division, Las Vegas, to the Derby Sports Book, located at 113 South First Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.This address is associated with the early downtown Las Vegas bookmaking operations of legendary casino pioneer Jackie Gaughan, making this document an intriguing piece of Nevada gaming history.The letter provides a firsthand glimpse into the regulatory oversight of sports betting operations in Las Vegas during the late 1950s. Board Member George Ullom requests payroll documentation identifying employees working as clerks, ticket writers, and board markers, including their names, home addresses, and daily rates.HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS• Nevada Gaming Regulation: An original government-issued letter documenting regulatory oversight of a Las Vegas sports book in 1959.• Derby Sports Book: Addressed to the Derby Sports Book at 113 South First Street, a location associated with Jackie Gaughan’s early downtown Las Vegas bookmaking operations.• Payroll Documentation Request: Requests a current payroll listing the names, home addresses, and daily rates of clerks, ticket writers, and board markers.• Original Signature: Signed in vintage ink by George Ullom, Member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.• Official Letterhead: Features the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Southern Division identification and official correspondence formatting.DOCUMENT DETAILS• Date: October 6, 1959
• Issuing Agency: State of Nevada Gaming Control Board, Southern Division
• Recipient: Derby Sports Book
• Address: 113 South First Street, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Signer: George Ullom, Member
• Board Leadership Listed: R. J. Abbaticchio, Jr. (Chairman), George Ullom, and Ned A. Turner
• Paper: Neenah Bond paper marked as containing 25% cotton fiber
• Format: Original typed regulatory correspondence with handwritten signatureCONDITIONAuthentic vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with a document from 1959.The letter displays original tri-fold mailing creases, paper aging, and water staining along the right margin, with a minor edge separation or chip at the fold line.The official seal, letterhead typography, body text, and original signature remain clear, dark, and completely legible.Please examine all listing photographs carefully for close-up details of the document’s condition, markings, and paper characteristics.SHIPPINGThe document will be placed inside an archival protective sleeve, reinforced between heavy cardboard, and shipped flat in a rigid mailer. Full tracking will be provided.COLLECTOR APPEALAn interesting historical artifact for collectors of vintage Las Vegas memorabilia, Nevada gaming history, casino regulation, sports betting history, and original government correspondence associated with the early development of the Las Vegas gaming industry.
