[R-390] EAC Gambling Machine, NY Times

[Tom M.]

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Robert Edwards, the president of Electronics Assistance Corporation of Red Bank, N.J., demonstrated a machine that allowed horse racing fans to place their own bets in May 1962.

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Little known fact that in addition to R-390As, EAC made other interesting gadget including recording instruments for the U-2 spy plane and this para mutual betting machine (now that is a boatanchor!).  See Robert Edwards here.  He sold me his personal R-390A.  Deceased now.  73 N5OFFThe Gambling System That Developed Alongside U.S. Horseracing

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