In February 1908, the county attorney of Oklahoma City denounced kelly pool, declaring "that it comes with in  the pale of the law against gambling", and issued orders to the city's sheriff's department to enforce a moratorium. In April 1912, a Vincennes, Indiana, resident was indicted for embezzling $11,000 from the brick company he managed reportedly due "to his infatuation with 'pea' pool and shaking dice".
In February 1908, the county attorney of Oklahoma City denounced Kelly Pool, claiming "it is within the legal prohibition against gambling", and ordered the city's sheriff's department to enforce a ban. In April 1912, an Indiana resident was charged with embezzling $11,000 from his brick company due to his involvement in 'pea' Pool and dice games.