Backing from a legitimate Mormon banker creates major funding for the Vegas mob infrastructure. The underworld is coming out on top in Sin City. But thereβs a challenger out for blood: the United States government.
A U.S. senator launches an attack on mob-run gaming, and brings his third degree hearings to town. Itβs not the only problem in Vegas. Segregation rears its ugly head, but entertainer Harry Belafonte fights back.
As a destination for all manner of illicit, adult good times, Vegas is firmly on the map. But that may not be a good thing.
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