Dublin Core
Title
gambling
Description
"During the big depression of the 1930's, people looked desperately for inexpensive leisure pursuits, as their spendable income decreased dramatically. Parlor and board games, as well as stamp collecting became popular hobbies. When Parker Brothers introduced the game of Monopoly in 1935, 20,000 sets were sold in one week. Additionally, interest in spectator sports, such as baseball, grew making stars of players like Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio.
Source
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/picturepages/PP-Gambling-Poker1930s-14.html