Episode 101: Gardena of Edena (Gambling)

Scene in a Gardena poker palace, 1952

Photo courtesy of LAPL photo collection

Listening to L.A. Meekly has always been a gamble but this month that's a good thing. That's because we'll be discussing the history of gambling in Los Angeles. From the early wild west days (10:51) to the offshore gambling boats (21:12) to the heyday of Gardena (55:56).

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