Wannas Forum

The First Casino License in Las Vegas Was Issued to a Woman

The pioneers of the Las Vegas casino industry weren't all male mobsters: the first legal casino license was issued to a woman named Mayme Stocker in 1920 for the Northern Club. Stocker was a respectable wife and mother who was frequently written about in the local newspaper society pages. She opened the casino under her name (her husband Harold didn't want to be associated with it at first) and offered the only five games legal in Vegas at the time: stud poker, draw poker, lowball poker, 500, and bridge.

You're absolutely right, and it's a fascinating piece of Las Vegas history! Mayme Stocker was indeed the recipient of the first legal casino license in Las Vegas in 1920 for the Northern Club. She played a significant role in the early days of the Las Vegas casino industry.

I used to believe that only men were interested in casinos back then.

Ohhh that's great!

That's fascinating! It's interesting that she was a respected member of society and yet still decided to venture into the gaming industry, which at the time was largely dominated by men.

That's fascinating! I had no idea that the first legal casino license in Las Vegas was issued to a woman. How did her casino fare over time, and what impact did it have on the development of the Las Vegas Strip?

That means the real gambling pro is a woman hahahahah just kidding

thank you for sharing this

I appreciate your sharing with us!