The venerable Normandie Casino, the oldest continuously operating card room in California could close soon and put about 380 workers out of a job.
The Normandie in Gardena, Southern California started its life as the Western Club in 1940 and became the Normandie in 1947 when the Miller family purchased it.
The Miller family still owned it when all four members of the family were charged with money laundering by federal prosecutors. They lost their license last month but the California Gambling Control Commission gave the Millers four months to find an acceptable buyer.
The family also agreed to forfeit $1.3 million in illegal earnings, which they had accrued partially by hiding the winnings of some of their high roller customers. They also paid about $1 million in fines.
Although Larry Flynt, owner of the Hustler Casino a block away has been rumored as a possible buyer, it is still seen as likely that the Normandie will close.
