Rogues and taps

In the mid-1970s, Joe Blasko was a detective and Phil Leone a sergeant in the Las Vegas police department’s anti-crime unit. They reported directly to Sheriff Ralph Lamb. On the side, they also provided information to Tony Spilotro and other La...

Intelligence

Tony Spilotro (photo) was the king of his realm. And as a good ruler he knew a bit about history. For centuries, countries have sought to spy on one another through the use of covert actions and, more recently, advancements in technology. When a...

Moving on up

In the 1970s, the Las Vegas Country Club and Estates, an exclusive walled community located near the Strip with guard posts at the entrances, was considered the place to belong in Las Vegas. Founded by former Cleveland bootlegger Moe Dalitz, its...

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