History of Gambling in America - part 3 of 5
Horse racing late 1800s and early 1900s. Bookmaking and betting odds explained. The legendary George E. Smith (Pittsburg Phil) spoken of and stories told. John “Bet a Million” Gates and his proposition bets….reform movement and moralists close down legal gambling again. Go here to see all five parts in one playlist: www.youtube.com Arnold Rothstein’s story and layoff betting…interview clips with Howard Schwartz of the Gambler’s Book Shop….the 1919 “Black Sox” World Series scandal …
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