The industry once known for prostitutes and gangsters now resides in 47 of 50 states, Williams says. A dozen states have community-operated casinos and 28 states have casinos owned by Native Americans. Williams starts off the hour by asking why gambling became so popular so quickly. It's about the food, the entertainment, the companionship. It is a very acceptable form of entertainment.
Many American people choose it the same way they'd choose going to the movies.
The lady sitting next to me grunts a little at what Jones says. The wonderful Mr. Williams. The historian sits between Jones and Thompson, a strategic placement by the show's producers. To the left is Jones, the historian is in the middle and the antsy professor is at right. I love this spectrum.