Robert DeNiro starred in a film based on the career of which Las Vegas casino executive?
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Frank Rosenthal Frank Lawrence "Lefty" Rosenthal (June 12, 1929 – October 13, 2008) was a professional sports better, former Las Vegas casino executive, and organized crime associate. Martin Scorsese's film "Casino" (1995) is based on his career in Las Vegas.
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Casino (film) Casino is a 1995 American epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. It is based on the non-fiction book "" by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Scorsese. The two previously collaborated on the hit film "Goodfellas" (1990).
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UU Bar Ranch The Express UU Bar Ranch, formerly owned by Oklahoma oil magnate Waite Phillips, is now owned by Express Ranches (headquartered in Yukon, Oklahoma). The UU Bar Ranch is west of Cimarron, New Mexico and is south of Philmont Scout Ranch. The two ranches are separated by Highway 21. Express Ranches is controlled by Robert A. "Bob" Funk, who is chairman, CEO, and founder of Express Employment Professionals.
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California Club (casino) The California Club operated from 1958 to 1973. Phil Long took over operation of the casino located at the corner of First and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, 1958. The locals casino catered to local gamblers. It was owned and operated by Phil Long and partner George Milford and was a casino only without any hotel rooms. The California Club was sold to Steve Wynn in 1973. The California Club was combined into the Golden Nugget shortly after the purchase by Wynn.
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Mark A. Brown Mark Brown (born February 10, 1961) is an American gaming industry executive known for serving as CEO of Trump Hotels and Casinos Inc. and President of The Venetian Macau, Sands Macau, and The Four Seasons Macau. In November 2010, Brown joined Wynn Resorts, Ltd in advance of the organization's multibillion-dollar Cotai Strip Macau project. In November 2014 Brown was named President and CEO of Imperial Pacific Ltd's $7.1 Billion casino resort project in Saipan.
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Rodney O. Martin, Jr. Rodney O. "Rod" Martin, Jr. (born 1951/1952) is an American business executive. He serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a "Fortune" 500 financial services company based in New York, New York.
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Rio Casino Resort Rio Casino Resort (formerly known as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) is a casino and resort in Klerksdorp, South Africa. At 266330 sqft , it is one of the largest casinos in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American black comedy road film adapted from Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke and Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo. The two embark on an initially assigned journey with journalistic purpose which turns out to be an exploration of the Las Vegas setting under the effect of psychoactive substances.
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Fay Vincent Francis Thomas Vincent Jr. (born May 29, 1938), known as Fay Vincent, is a former entertainment lawyer and sports executive who served as the eighth Commissioner of Major League Baseball from September 13, 1989 to September 7, 1992.
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Peppermill Reno Peppermill Reno is a hotel and casino located in Reno, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Peppermill Resorts.
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Moe Dalitz Morris Barney Dalitz (December 25, 1899 – August 31, 1989), known as Moe Dalitz, was an American gangster, businessman, casino owner and philanthropist. He was one of the major figures who shaped Las Vegas, in the 20th century. He was often referred to as "Mr. Las Vegas".
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Danny Thompson (bounty hunter) Danny Thompson is an American repo agent and former bounty hunter on the reality series "Airplane Repo". His job is to help recover assets from buyers who fail to pay off their loans. Nicknamed the "pit bull", he built his career from helping to bring wanted criminals to justice and later broke into the recovery business.
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Boyd Gaming Boyd Gaming Corporation is an American gaming and hospitality company based in Paradise, Nevada. The company continues to be run by founder Sam Boyd's family under the management of Sam's son, Bill Boyd (born 1931), who currently serves as the company's executive chairman after retiring as CEO in January 2008.
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Bob Stupak Robert Edward "Bob" Stupak (April 6, 1942 – September 25, 2009) was a Las Vegas casino owner and entrepreneur.
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Tropicana Laughlin Tropicana Laughlin (formerly Ramada Express and Tropicana Express) is a hotel and casino located in Laughlin, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Tropicana Entertainment. The hotel has 1,498 guest rooms and suites, located in both the 12-story Casino Tower and the 24-story Promenade Tower. The casino has 1,050 slot machines and 21 table games. It includes the restaurants: The Steakhouse, Passaggio Italian Gardens, Carnegie's Café, Taqueria Del Rio, Round House Buffet, Poolside Café, Dips & Dogs and Victory Plaza.
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Frank Fertitta Jr. Frank Joseph Fertitta Jr. (October 30, 1938 – August 21, 2009) was an American entrepreneur. He was the founder of Station Casinos, a gaming company based in Summerlin, Nevada. The company started out as a locals casino operator on July 1, 1976, opening the Bingo Palace, which was later renamed Palace Station. The company went public with an IPO in 1993 upon Fertitta's retirement.
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Going in Style (1979 film) Going in Style is a 1979 caper film written and directed by Martin Brest. It stars George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, and Charles Hallahan. The casino scenes were shot at the Aladdin Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Paris Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
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Salvatore Bonanno Salvatore Vincent "Bill" Bonanno (November 5, 1932 – January 1, 2008) was the son of Cosa Nostra boss Joseph Bonanno. Although his father never intended for him to be the underboss of the Bonanno crime family, his appointment to high positions in the syndicate precipitated a "mob war" which led to the Bonanno family's exile to Arizona. Later in life, he became a writer and produced films for television about his family.
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Texas Station Texas Station is a hotel and casino located on Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Station Casinos.
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Tony DeNiro Tony DeNiro (birth name Anthony D. Smith) is an American entrepreneur/advisor/record producer & premium content creator.
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Aquarius Casino Resort Aquarius Casino Resort (formerly Flamingo Hilton Laughlin and Flamingo Laughlin) is a hotel and casino located on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It is owned and operated by American Casino & Entertainment Properties and is the largest hotel in Laughlin.