Everywhere you look in Montana, there are places to gamble. Odds are good you've seen machines in bars, liquor stores and of course, gas stations. How did Montana end up with so many "casinos," and what does it have to do with bingo? The only sure bet is that The Big Why team has the answers.
John Hooks is a Reporter at Montana Public Radio. With a background in Montana history and a passion for storytelling, he covers topics related to local culture and history, often drawing from his experiences in creating the Montana history podcast Land Grab. His work has been featured in Yellowstone Public Radio, Canjex Publishing Ltd., NPR, WBUR, WSIU Public Broadcasting, MTPR, and the Belfast Telegraph.
