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The Harvey's Casino Bombing of 1980

Stuff You Should Know

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The Lake Tahoe Heist: A Bomb's Legacy

This chapter recounts a dramatic and alarming event from August 26, 1980, involving a suspicious bomb delivery at Harvey's Resort Hotel. The story unravels the high-stakes heist, complete with a complex ransom demand and the bomb's sophisticated design that caught the attention of the FBI. With a mix of urgency and humor, it explores the chaos that ensued, ultimately placing the incident in the context of the evolving gambling landscape in Lake Tahoe.

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