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The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses how gambling had been largely illegal in the state until half a century ago.
By Eric Roper Star Tribune
June 5, 2024 — 10:49am
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Minnesotans wanting to gamble have many options these days. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon.
Reporter Alex Chhith, who wrote a story on the topic for Curious Minnesota, joined host Eric Roper on the Curious Minnesota podcast to discuss the history of gambling in Minnesota.
Further reading:
How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
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Eric Roper oversees Curious Minnesota, the Star Tribune's community reporting project fueled by great reader questions. He also hosts the Curious Minnesota podcast.
eric.roper@startribune.com 612-673-1732
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