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216: Notorious Gamblers of the Old West w/ G.R. Williamson - A True Crime History Podcast

216: Notorious Gamblers of the Old West w/ G.R. Williamson - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast


216: Notorious Gamblers of the Old West w/ G.R. Williamson - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Oct 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

My guest, Western author and historian G.R. Williamson, appeared on Most Notorious a couple of years ago to talk about gunfighters Ben Thompson and King Fisher. He joins me again, this time to tell tales from his book "Notorious Gamblers of the Old West", which includes accounts of colorful card-playing characters like Charles Cora, Lottie Deno and Poker Alice. He also explains how the popular game Faro is played, what a period saloon really looked like, and offers a glimpse into the rough and occasionally rewarding life of a professional gambler in the Old West.
Released:
Oct 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. This is an interview show, spotlighting authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years, and whose stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.