Business Wars The Birth of Vegas | The Feds Get Fed Up | 2
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Aug 16, 2021 The podcast reveals how a Mormon banker boosts mob funding in Las Vegas, solidifying the underworld's grip on the city. Tensions rise as a U.S. senator confronts mob bosses in a dramatic Senate hearing, uncovering deep-rooted corruption. The transformation of Vegas from a rough frontier to a gambling paradise unfolds, highlighting the struggles of African American entertainers against segregation. With ambitious entrepreneurs reshaping the casino industry, the clash between legitimate business and crime fuels the explosive growth of Sin City.
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Kefauver's Vegas Hearings
- Senator Kefauver's committee investigated mob involvement in Las Vegas casinos, focusing on skimmed profits.
- Mobster Morris Sedway's testimony involved dodging questions and citing health issues.
Unintended Consequences
- Kefauver's hearings inadvertently advertised Vegas as a haven for criminals.
- This led to an influx of mobsters from other areas seeking opportunities.
Atomic Tourism
- Atomic bomb tests in the Nevada desert became a tourist attraction, boosting Vegas business.
- Hotels capitalized on this, offering "atomic cocktails" and viewing parties.
