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Remember When: Illegal Gambling Dens Operated with Impunity Mere Blocks From Campus?

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Ohio State students of a certain age can head to a legalized casino on the western outskirts of Columbus if they wish to risk their money on games of chance or fortune.

Pokers, craps, black jack, slots — All forms of gambling establishments usually found in Las Vegas, albeit this one comes without a sportsbook.

This wasn't the case in 1936. Though gambling wasn't legalized, Buckeye students didn't have to wonder far to find a game of poker.