The Harvey's Casino Bombing of 1980

In August 1980, a massive bomb was delivered to Harvey's Casino, unleashing chaos in Lake Tahoe. The story dives into a dramatic heist complete with complex ransom demands and FBI involvement. Amidst the tension, humorous miscommunications turn a ransom drop into a comical disaster. The aftermath reveals the obliviousness of the perpetrators and the emotional toll on the casino owner. Further, the life of John Burgess Sr., a former Nazi whose gambling addiction spurred the bombing, adds a dark twist to this riveting tale.