Frank Costello’s partnerships, political connections, and casino accounting linked New York organized crime to mid-century Las Vegas.
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A focused biography of Meyer Lansky, tracing casino operations, organized crime finances, and money movement through Las Vegas.
The El Cortez story, from its construction and changing owners to Mob influence and its place in old Las Vegas.
How Lucky Luciano helped shape the modern American Mafia, its leadership, and its networks of power.
Jimmy Hoffa, Allen Dorfman, and the union pension money that helped finance the development of Las Vegas.
The financiers, pension funds, and organized crime connections behind Nevada’s casino development.
Jay Sarno’s Caesars Palace and Circus Circus brought theatrical themes and ambitious financing to the Strip.
A historical guide to the owners, operators, and financiers behind Las Vegas casinos before the corporate resort era.
Kirk Kerkorian’s resort development helped remake Las Vegas and establish the scale of the modern Strip.
Moe Sedway’s role in stabilizing the Flamingo and shaping early casino management and skimming operations.
Steve Wynn’s career and the development of the Mirage, exploring the transition toward the modern resort experience.
Howard Hughes’s casino acquisitions and the buying spree that changed ownership and influence in Las Vegas.
Moe Sedway’s ties to Bugsy Siegel, Gus Greenbaum, and the casino business in early Las Vegas.
Wilbur Clark’s role in the Desert Inn and his public presence during the growth of Las Vegas.
Moe Dalitz’s path from the Prohibition era to the Desert Inn and his influence on Las Vegas.
Tony Cornero’s rum-running background, early casino ventures, and plans for the Stardust.
The Chicago Outfit’s roots and its connections to casino skimming in Las Vegas.
Bugsy Siegel’s rise from New York street gangs and the enduring story of his place in Las Vegas history.