All bets are off! We found one of the quirkiest specialty museums in Arkansas, and it’s the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum. It’s not huge, but it houses a trove of slot machines, gaming tables, and an array of other gaming paraphernalia.

The Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum has been a Hot Springs must-see since 1967. And in recent years, it’s grown to include another museum – the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum.

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As the name implies, the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum highlights the history of gambling in Hot Springs.

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More specifically, it focuses on the illegal gambling, which was rampant in Hot Springs during the early 1900s.

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Inside, there are hundreds of historic slot machines and about 20 gaming tables.

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The immense collection also includes a variety of vintage gambling-related items, such as dice, cards, Zippos, matchbooks, advertisements, and documents.

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Visitors can even peruse through the old FBI case files relating to the gambling industry in Hot Springs.

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And unlike most museums, the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum actually encourages visitors to touch the exhibits! That’s right; you can actually try out the vintage slot machines.

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Another huge perk is that it’s FREE to visit the museum.

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Unique, interesting, fun, and free, a visit to the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum is like hitting the jackpot!

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Ready to try out your luck at the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum? For more info, call the museum at (501) 318-7590. You can also visit the museum’s website.

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So, did you know about this unique museum in Arkansas? Ever visit the History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!

This isn’t the only specialty museum in Arkansas. Click here to read about another.

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Address: History of Hot Springs Gambling Museum, 3339 Central Ave C, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA