A deep dive into Las Vegas's evolution from mobster haven to family destination, exploring its iconic figures and gaming industry.
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A deep dive into Las Vegas's evolution from mobster haven to family destination, exploring its iconic figures and gaming industry.
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In this lively and probing book, award-winning author Pete Earley traces the extraordinary evolution of Las Vegas -- from the gaudy Mecca of the Rat Pack era to one of the country's top family vacation spots. He revisits the city's checkered history of moguls, mobsters, and entertainers, reveals the real stories of well-known power brokers like Steve Wynn and legends like Howard Hughes and Bugsy Siegel, and offers a fascinating portrait of the life, death, and fantastic rebirth of the Las Vegas ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate references to prostitution and sexual themes tied to Las Vegas culture.
Violence & gore
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Moderate mentions of mob-related violence; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in dialogue or quotes.
Substance use
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Moderate depiction of alcohol and drug use in the context of Las Vegas nightlife.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor discussion of cultural shifts in Las Vegas and gaming laws.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to exploitation in the entertainment and gaming industries.
Other
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