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Apri1 12, 1968 SPECIALINVESTIGATIVE DIVISION Victim has ised of b6 heavy losses at Las Vega, gambling b7C casinos which has resulted in owing b7D them in excess of $5,0o0. He has received what he considers threatening calls from casinos desiring collection of debts. One call, allegedly from Caesar's Palace,which is known to be hoodlum dominated, instructed to return call and advise of plans for payment. St. Louis desires authority to monitor call with permission of victim and secondly, that matter be discussed with Department with respect to possible violation of interstate gambling laws. If approved, matter will be discussed with Department to ascertain legality of listening in on extension telephone and also as to whether matter complained of by victim is violation of Federal gambling laws. AAS:kem