EP. 135: Texans You Should Know– Lottie Deno
About this episode
This episode tells the story of Lottie Deno, a successful professional gambler from Kentucky who became a notable figure in 19th century Texas.
What’s an upper-crust lady from Kentucky society doing in one of the worst and most dangerous areas of Texas? Dealing cards, of course. Not only that, she was one of the most successful professional gamblers in the 19th century. She was pretty, fashionable, and not afraid to pull a gun. She also interacted with legendary characters such as Doc Holliday. Hear the story of Lottie Deno in the latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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