☰

Biographies & Memoirs

Organized Crime

The Mob Chronicles: Episode 1: Bugsy

Not Available / Digital Item

The Mob Chronicles: Episode 1: Bugsy

One manâ€™s chronic gambling disorder became the inspiration for the modern-day Las Vegas Strip, and by 2009 responsible for the cityâ€™s fortunes of over $200 billion in revenue. His name was Billy Wilkerson, charismatic Hollywood publisher and successful owner of Parisian-styled nightclubs situated along Hollywoodâ€™s posh Sunset Strip. Despite all his business success, in 1944 his addiction to gambling led him to the inhospitable Nevada desert in search of a fix to his horrible addiction. At yearâ€™s end he had gambled away $750,000 and almost went broke. Nevertheless, his businesses continued to flourish.

In 1945 the troubled gambler bought a tract of land along the old State Highway 91, four miles south of downtown Las Vegas. There he began building the largest palatial air-conditioned casino complex the world had ever known. But six weeks into construction, due to huge cost overruns and his addiction to gambling, Wilkerson ran out of money. Meanwhile, Bugsy Siegel and the boys back east learned of Wilkersonâ€™s misfortune, and in time, would make him an offer he couldnâ€™t refuse.

When Wilkersonâ€™s Flamingo Hotel & Casino was finally complete it would inspire the building of many other luxurious casino resorts, and change casino gaming and the Las Vegas landscape forever.

Country	USA
Author	Andrew J. McLean
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780965849920
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Scotline Press LLC
Manufacturer	Scotline Press LLC
NumberOfPages	78
PublicationDate	2012-08-22
Publisher	Scotline Press LLC
ReleaseDate	2012-08-22
Studio	Scotline Press LLC

Customers who purchased this also purchased....

Methods of Inquiry in Psychology

Methods of Inquiry in Psychology

Olivia's Little World - Princess Classic Wooden Closet with 3 Hangers (White) | Wooden 18 inch Doll Furniture

Olivia's Little World - Princess Classic Wooden Closet with 3 Hangers (White) | Wooden 18 inch Doll Furniture

Amazon Grocery, Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, 8 Oz (Previously Fresh Brand, Packaging May Vary)

Dot's Pretzels Original Seasoned Pretzel Twist Snack, 16oz Grocery Sized Bag

Dot's Pretzels Original Seasoned Pretzel Twist Snack, 16oz Grocery Sized Bag

Amazon Grocery, Chicken Broth, 32 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Amazon Grocery, Chicken Broth, 32 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Amazon Grocery, Cut Green Beans, 14.5 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Amazon Grocery, Cut Green Beans, 14.5 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Amazon Grocery, Frosted Toaster Pastries, Blueberry, 13.5 Oz, 8 Ct (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Amazon Grocery, Frosted Toaster Pastries, Blueberry, 13.5 Oz, 8 Ct (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)

Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars)

Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars)