The books behind the archive

Take the long way into Nevada history.

These books carry the people, places, photographs, and context that sit behind the stories in this archive.

Not sure where to start? Read the Las Vegas and casino history guide →

Nevada’s Golden Age of Gambling by Al W. Moe

Al W. Moe

Nevada’s Golden Age of Gambling

The casinos, pioneers, and conflicts that shaped Nevada from 1931 to 1981.

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Mob City: Reno by Al W. Moe

Al W. Moe

Mob City: Reno

The story of Reno’s rise as an open-gaming sensation and the forces behind it.

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Vegas and the Chicago Outfit by Al W. Moe

Al W. Moe

Vegas and the Chicago Outfit

The Chicago Outfit, Las Vegas casinos, and the era of skimming.

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The Roots of Reno by Al W. Moe

Al W. Moe

The Roots of Reno

A nonfiction history of Reno’s casino culture, operators, and changing city.

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