Going Reno

Ep. 8: The Shell Game

Episode Summary

Violet’s new job at the Silver Star Casino yields a potential friend in the cigarette girl, Lucy Juarez. Meanwhile, Charlie Kovacs, the casino owner, confides in Tom about his struggles with increased competition and greater expenses thanks to Reno’s new legalized gambling laws. Sarah continues to uncover the unique struggles of working women—both married and single—in the midst of America’s economic turmoil. Miriam tests the limits of an older man’s affections, and Violet tries to help a fellow divorcée struggling with a gambling addiction Content advisory: Adult situations and language.

Episode Notes

Violet’s new job at the Silver Star Casino yields a potential friend in the cigarette girl, Lucy Juarez. Meanwhile, Charlie Kovacs, the casino owner, confides in Tom about his struggles with increased competition and higher expenses under Reno’s newly legalized gambling laws. Sarah continues to uncover the unique struggles of working women—both married and single—in the midst of America’s economic turmoil. Miriam tests the limits of an older man’s affections, and Violet tries to help a fellow divorcée struggling with a gambling addiction.

Episode 8 Cast:

Content advisory: Adult situations and language.