14. Mob-Controlled Casinos Were Eventually Cleaned Up
The era of mob dominance in Las Vegas casinos ended with a powerful combination of FBI crackdowns and tougher gaming regulations during the late 1980s. High-profile indictments and new oversight measures forced organized crime out, opening the door for legitimate, corporate ownership of the city’s iconic casinos. This transformation reshaped Las Vegas into the entertainment capital we know today. Read more at the Nevada Gaming Commission.
