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.”  podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes: Freeway City is streaming free on Vimeo @ https://vimeo.com/146613357Also, for anyone interested in more info - they can check out the film's website: www.FreewayCity.org 00:50 How did Max become interested in Gardena?06:09 When did legalized poker come to Gardena and why Gardena?16:28 The political battles along the the poker club’s legalization process29:17 Card clubs from 50’s and 60’s v.s. current poker rooms in Las Vegas and elsewhere32:53 Cheating problems back then and countermeasures40:00 When Larry Flynt wanted to built the Hustler Casino49:09 Gardena club’s competitions that led to its demise53:47 Ernie Primm’s relations with the town of Primm You can reach Max Votolato on:Twitter: @Votolato Gardena Poker Clubs: A High-Stakes History  http://amzn.to/2zNoHa3 Primm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primm,_Nevada Larry Flynt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Flynt