Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Casino History
Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Tax Evasion
Desert Inn (Las Vegas, NV)
Flamingo (Las Vegas, NV)
Gambling
Gambling History
Gambling Laws / Regulations: U.S. Revenue Act of 1951
Gambling License
Gaming History
Moe Dalitz
Nevada
Politicians / Politics: Kefauver Committee
Politicians / Politics: Kefauver Committee: Contempt of Congress
Politicians / Politics: U.S. Senator (NV) Patrick "Pat" A. McCarran
Pro-Gambling Efforts
Salvatore "Sam" Maceo
United States
Despite Ridicule, Nevada Politician Protects Gambling
1933-1954 His unfavorable personal opinion about gambling notwithstanding, Patrick “Pat” A. McCarran (D-Nev.) — U.S. Senator between 1933 and 1954 — acted repeatedly on the industry’s behalf. Had he not, it’s likely gaming wouldn’t have…