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9. The FBI’s Real-Life Surveillance Was Intense

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Although not licensed by the Gaming Commission initially, he managed the Stardust, Fremont, Hacienda, and Marina casinos during the 1970s and 1980s. Source: Gazette-Journal Carson Bureau / YouTube

The FBI’s efforts to dismantle organized crime in Las Vegas were relentless. Agents bugged phones, planted microphones in offices, and used wiretaps to track every move made by mobsters and casino bosses. These covert operations not only exposed elaborate skimming rings but also inspired some of Casino’s most suspenseful scenes. Explore the FBI’s surveillance at The Mob Museum.

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