Our guest this week is Max Votolato, talking about his new book, “Gardena Poker Clubs: A High-Stakes History.” Max’s initial research into the card clubs in Gardena was for a documentary film called “Freeway City.”
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Show Notes:
Freeway City is streaming free on Vimeo @ https://vimeo.com/146613357
Also, for anyone interested in more info – they can check out the film’s website: www.FreewayCity.org
06:09 When did legalized poker come to Gardena and why Gardena?
16:28 The political battles along the the poker club’s legalization process
29:17 Card clubs from 50’s and 60’s v.s. current poker rooms in Las Vegas and elsewhere
32:53 Cheating problems back then and countermeasures
40:00 When Larry Flynt wanted to built the Hustler Casino
49:09 Gardena club’s competitions that led to its demise
53:47 Ernie Primm’s relations with the town of Primm
Twitter: @Votolato
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