The Stardust: Vegas’ Greatest Crime Scene

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The Stardust wasn't just a casino—it was the biggest crime scene in Vegas history. When Tony "The Admiral" Cornero died at a craps table in 1955, his dream became the mob's goldmine. Opening in 1958 as the world's largest hotel with over 1,000 rooms, the Stardust became ground zero for the biggest casino skimming operation the FBI ever exposed. Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal revolutionized Vegas with the first integrated sportsbook and female dealers—while orchestrating a multi-million dollar theft for Chicago, Cleveland, and Kansas City crime families. This is the TRUE story behind Martin Scorsese's Casino. From its iconic 188-foot neon sign (now at the Neon Museum) to the spectacular 2007 implosion that made way for today's Resorts World Las Vegas, discover how the Stardust transformed from Vegas royalty to mob empire to movie legend. The Queen of the Strip's story is Vegas at its most honest—where dreams and crimes wore the same face.

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