Who started the "Black Book"?

Question

Who started the famous "Black Book" known in Las Vegas for cheaters who are banned from all hotels on the strip?

Answer 1

The "black book" is the list of people who are prohibited from entering Nevada casinos.  It was created by and continues to be maintained by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board.  It is actually called the list of "excluded persons."  It currently has 35 names.  

Other jurisdictions are responsible for maintaining their own lists of excluded persons.

See the list at the link below.

Answer 2

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