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Anonymous donor puts Pinball Hall of Fame over fundraising goal

Museum expected to move to new location in May
Posted at 8:40 PM, Feb 25, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-25 23:40:46-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Pinball Hall of Fame will be able to make the move to its new location near the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.

"My mind is blown," said museum owner Tim Arnold after he was told about the $79,000 gift.

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A check for the donation was presented by YouTuber Steven Campbell who runs the Not Leaving Las Vegas channel. Campbell reached out to the anonymous donor who he says loves the museum and wanted to help.

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The pandemic put the future of the Pinball Hall of Fame in jeopardy, prompting a fundraiser with the goal of saving it.

The $79,000 donation puts the museum over its goal and plans to move to a location closer to the Strip are expected for May.