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Outlaw Women of the Midwest
A crowd of customers at the Bee Hive Saloon in Fort Griffith, Texas slowly made their way over to the table where Lottie Deno and Doc Holliday had squared off. They cheered the card sharps on and bought them drinks. Lottie won most of the hands. The talented poker players continued on until dawn. When the chips were added up, the lady gambler had acquired more than thirty thousand dollars of Holliday’s money.
“If one must gamble they should settle on three things at the start…,” Doc said before drinking down another shot. “And they are,” Lottie inquired? “Decide the rules of the game, the stakes and the quitting time.” Holliday smoothed down his shirt and coat, adjusted his hat and nodded politely to the onlookers. “Good evening to you all,” he said as he made his way to the exit. Lottie smiled to herself as she sorted her chips. Holliday sauntered out of the saloon and into the bright morning light.
Historians maintain that it was only natural that Lottie Deno would have grown up to be an expert poker player – her father was a part-time gambler and who had taught his daughter everything he knew about cards. She is recognized by many gaming historians as being the most talented woman to play five card draw in the west.
