Examining the state of Nevada's gaming laws in the age of the megaresort, this book presents seven unusual, precedent-setting case studies, taken from the files of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Commission.

Investigative reporter Jeff Burbank explores the Nevada Gaming Control system in these seven fascinating case studies involving murder, corruption, and shady pasts.

What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans, and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. Underneath the city's present success lies many infamous tales of excess and debauchery. Using new information from recently released FBI documents, Jeff Burbank brings to life the Vegas mob in its heyday, recounting never-before-heard tales of the mobsters who made Vegas what it is today. But...