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#8 Kirk Kerkorian: Lord of Leisure

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Influential Entertainment and Financial Success

The success of the International Hotel in Las Vegas was attributed not only to its impressive entertainment offerings, like booking Elvis Presley, but also to the perfect timing of going public in the booming late 60s market. This move transformed the initial investment of $16.6 million into $180 million for the owner, bringing his net worth to around $272 million by the end of 1969. Despite this success, a risky move to purchase MGM Studios almost led to him losing his entire fortune.

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