#anthony spilotro

[vintagelasvegas]

Dunes Hotel & Casino '55-'93

Dunes, 1955. Kodachrome photo from Charles Phoenix.

Timeline of the Dunes

’53-54: First announced as Hotel Araby (RJ 11/1/53), then became known as Vegas Plaza, and Hotel Deauville (RJ 1/20/54, 4/23/54). Named the Dunes by the time of groundbreaking, 6/22/54 (RJ).

’55: May 23, original owners Robert Rice, Al Gottesman, Joseph Sullivan, Alexander Barad and Jason Tarsey open the $4 million Dunes Hotel-Casino with 200 rooms on an 85-acre site. Architect J Replogle, designer R. Dorr Jr. Signs and Sultan figure by YESCO (RJ 5/23/55).

’55: Aug., Dunes leased by Sands partners and reopened in Sep. Subsequent financial difficulties cause the casino to be closed, 1/56.

’56: Bill Miller, Major A. Riddle, and Robert Rice are licensed to reopen the casino in May. In Nov., the license is changed to add M&R Investment Co. as the company that operates the Dunes.

’57: Jan., Minsky’s Follies opens the first topless show at a Strip resort.

’59: Convention Hall addition.

’61: Olympic Wing addition.

’62: Riddle sells 15 percent of the stock to M&R Investment Corp., whose stockholders now include Charles Rich, Sidney Wyman and George Duckworth. Tower groundbreaking, 10/21/62.

’64: Construction of "Miracle Mile" golf course. Sultan figure moved to golf course in May. In Oct-Nov, the 180-ft sign is installed in Oct., and switched on 11/12/64.

’65: Jun, opening of Dome of the Sea and the 24-story tower. Dunes Golf Course opened.

’69: Continental Connector Corp., a publicly traded company, buys the Dunes in a $59M stock transfer in May. In Dec, the SEC charges that CCC defrauded stockholders in the proxy statement it issued offering to buy the Dunes. CCC settles the SEC complaint in ’76. At this time, bankers E. Parry Thomas and Jerome Mack are principals in M&R and CCC.

’74: In Sep., Gaming Control Board files a complaint against the Dunes for catering and "comping" alleged Kansas City mob chief Nick Civella, one of 11 members of the Black Book, Nevada's List of Excluded Persons. The Dunes ultimately was fined $10,000.

’75: In Feb., Morris Shenker buys an interest in M&R through his IJK Nevada Inc. Later in the year, Dunes owners Shenker and Riddle are asked about allegations that reputed mobster Anthony Spilotro had "set up shop" at the Dunes. Spilotro reportedly was spending up to 14 hours a day in the poker room and appeared to be using it as an office.

’76: In Jun., Shenker sues the Teamsters Union for $140M for backing out of a loan commitment, which was to be used to add another 1,000 rooms. In Oct., Dept of Labor intervenes, saying the loan was prohibited. In ’80, Shenker's breach of contract lawsuit is tossed out of court by U.S. District Judge Roger Foley.

’79: South tower opened in summer. Shenker announces the Dunes will construct a $65M hotel-casino in Atlantic City. FBI affidavits are unsealed claiming that two confidential informants "both advised that the Kansas City organized crime group headed by Nick Civella has a concealed interest fronted by Shenker at the Dunes." Shenker denies the allegations.

’80: In Jan., alleged members of the NY Columbo family are discovered staying for free at the Dunes. Gaming Control Board Chairman Richard Bunker says the "comping" did not violate the law or gaming regulations. Later, four of the group, including Joseph Columbo Jr., are indicted on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses in an airline ticket reimbursement scam. The indictment is dismissed by District Judge Joseph Pavlikowski and in ’84 was reinstated by the NV Supreme Court.

’82: Aug., the $17M Oasis Casino opens, doubling the existing casino space at the resort. Design by Farris Alexander Congdon Architects. New 2-floor casino includes Xanadunes electronic gaming area, and Video-Video arcade space (RJ 8/13/82, 8/20/82).

’82: Dec., Stuart and Clifford Perlman agree to buy the Dunes for $185M. The brothers loan Shenker $4M and $2.9M of that sum is used to pay overdue federal payroll taxes and avoid the seizure of assets by the IRS. Shenker denies the resort is on the verge of bankruptcy. Docs filed with the SEC indicate the property is in default on a number of loans and a number of creditors threaten foreclosure action.

’83: The Perlmans assume management of the Dunes in Apr., and operate it for four months before the sale collapses in Aug.

’83: Oct., a foreclosure sale of the Dunes' golf course and some other property is averted when problems are worked out with the trustees of the Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders Int’l Union and the trustees of the Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Trust, which are owed $1.5M for non-payment of union benefits.

’83: Dec., a federal jury in Las Vegas decides that Shenker owes $34M to the So. Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Fund for defaulting on loans in ’73-’75 to two of Shenker's land companies, Sierra Charter Corp. and IJK Nevada.

’84: Feb., Shenker files for personal bankruptcy in Missouri to protect his assets from the $34M judgment. The IRS claims that the 78-year-old Shenker owes $66M in unpaid taxes stretching back 20 years. Shenker's bankruptcy filing claimed assets of $82M and liabilities of $197M, the largest debt ever recorded in the St. Louis bankruptcy court.

’84: Mar., Valley Bank of Nevada heads a consortium to lend the Dunes $68.6M as part of a debt restructuring plan.

’84: May, John Anderson buys a controlling interest in the Dunes with his JBA Investments Inc. Anderson signs a $25M note to pay the Perlmans for the $35M they invested in the resort. Shenker's 26 percent interest remains under the control of the bankruptcy court.

’84: Jun., the FBI alleges that Shenker approved $600,000 in kickbacks to alleged Milwaukee crime boss Frank Balistrieri in connection with loans from the Teamsters Union to Allen Glick, who later bought four Las Vegas resorts before being forced out of gaming by Nevada officials. Shenker denies the kickback allegations. No charges are filed.

’85: Feb., Dunes is cited for failing to retrofit the property to meet fire safety standards. About $2.2M is spent on retrofitting during the first half of the year.

’85: May, former Gaming Control Board Chairman Richard Bunker leaves his position as corporate treasurer of Circus Circus Ent. to become president of the Dunes.

’85: Aug., Jack Bona buys out the Dunes' 49 percent interest in its Atlantic City property in a $21M sale. The next day, Bona places the property in a Ch. 11 reorganization in bankruptcy court.

’85: Sept. 27, Dunes defaults on the $68.6M bank loan and Valley Bank moves ahead with the legal steps required for a foreclosure sale Dec. 23.

’85: Oct. 24, Federal marshals begin seizing cash from the Dunes casino cage to pay a $2.7M judgment obtained by trustees of the Culinary and Bartenders unions. They accept a $200,000 check and leave the cash in the cage.

’85: Nov. 1, Marshals return to collect the remaining $17M owed to the unions but are halted by a last-minute restraining order.

’85: Nov. 6, Dunes' operating company. M&R Investment, files for reorganization under Chapter 11.

’87: Masao Nangaku buys the Dunes for $157M.

’92: Nov., Dunes bought by Mirage Inc. for $75M.

’93: Jan. 26, closed. North tower and sign demolished 10/27/93.

‘94: Jul. 20, South tower demolished.

A major source for the timeline is Jane Ann Morrison. Judge Approves Payday for Dunes Employees. Review-Journal, 11/7/85.

Dunes, 1955. This is the original layout of the resort, before the addition of the Convention Hall and Olympic wing. Photo by Ed Screeton. Dunes Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00281), UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

Late '64. The 180-foot sign has recently been completed. Dome of the Sea restaurant and the hotel tower are nearing completion. Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Photographs, UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

[carlosroborto]

"Mad Sam" Destefano - The psychopathic serial killer for the mafia - Part 1

"Mad Sam" DeStefano, also known as Samuel DeStefano, was a notorious figure within the Chicago Outfit, a powerful Italian-American criminal organization. While he was involved in organized crime and had a violent reputation, there is no widely recognized evidence to support the claim that he was a psychopathic serial killer.

DeStefano gained notoriety for his involvement in various criminal activities, including extortion, loan sharking, and acts of violence. He was known for his short temper, unpredictable behavior, and willingness to use violence to maintain his power within the criminal organization.

One of the most infamous incidents associated with DeStefano was the "DeStefano Brothers Double Murder" case. In 1986, brothers Anthony and Michael Spilotro, who were also connected to the Chicago Outfit, were found brutally beaten and buried in a shallow grave in an Indiana cornfield. DeStefano was believed to have been involved in their murders, which were reportedly linked to conflicts within the criminal underworld.

[lowkeynando]

1968 until 1981. Nicky and Ginger are based on mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro and former dancer and socialite Geri McGee, respectively.

Casino was released on November 22, 1995, by Universal Pictures, to a mostly positive critical reception, and was a worldwide box office success. Stone's performance was singled out for acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1973, sports handicapper and Mafia associate Sam "Ace" Rothstein is sent by the Chicago Mafia to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino, with front man Philip Green.

Sam soon doubles the casino's profits, with the extra unaccounted for cash skimmed directly from the casino count room, and delivered to the Midwest Mafia bosses. Chicago boss Remo Gaggi sends Sam's childhood friend and mob enforcer Nicky Santoro to protect Sam, the cash skim, and the casino. Nicky recruits his younger brother Dominick and childhood friend Frankie Marino to gather a experienced crew that specializes in shakedowns and jewelry burglaries. Nicky's Las Vegas criminal activities start drawing too much media and police attention and he is eventually placed in the Black Book, banning him from every casino in Nevada. Sam meets and falls in love with beautiful hustler showgirl, and former prostitute Ginger McKenna. They have a daughter, Amy, AND

[frstk]

Triple hell

[gangstermovies]

Well, it wasn't long before what I was afraid was gonna happen happened. Nicky managed to get himself banned from every casino in Las Vegas. And from then on, I couldn't be seen talking to him anywhere in Vegas or near it. - Ace What the fuck is that supposed to mean? "He will be ejected from any casino in Las Vegas.  And the casinos can be fined as much as $100,000...every time he shows up. " You believe this shit? - Nicky Yeah, I believe it. You got banned. - Ace "Because of... his notorious and unsavory reputation... "Motherfucker! Is there any way around this? - Nicky No, there's no way. - Ace Let's say, for instance...I wanna go in a restaurant, which happens to be in the casino...to get one of those sandwiches I like? - Nicky Forget it. You can't even set foot in the parking lot. That's how serious it is. - Ace In other words, I'm fucked? - Nicky In so many words, yes. It just didn't sink into his head about the Black Book and what it meant. Not being able to go into a casino is one thing...but being in this book etched your name into the brains of every cop and FBI agent in the country. I mean, you're listed in there with Al Capone. But Nicky didn't care. - Ace I gotta do something. They ain't gettin' rid of me. They're not gettin' rid of me. I'm stayin' here. Fuck 'em. Fuck 'em. - Nicky

Casino(1995)

[leaderonepodcastnetwork-blog]

New episode of the Human Monsters podcast: Monsters of The Mafia: Samuel “Mad Sam” DeStephano and Anthony Spilotro. Consider yourself blessed that you never owed money to these guys. Available on iTunes, YouTube and other platforms.

[joebatters1926]

This use to be Hoagie’s Restaurant. It was owned by Michael Spilotro, brother of Anthony “Tony The Ant” Spilotro.

6978 W North Avenue

[gregarnott]

Anthony John Spilotro Chicago Outfit enforcer smoking a cigarette portrayed by Joe Pesci as Nick Santoro in the movie Casino.

[rubyroseupdates]

Set to tell the story of notorious Las Vegas enforcer Anthony Spilotro, the feature is heading to the virtual European Film Market in Berlin with The Exchange. Harvey Keitel, Emile Hirsch and Ruby Rose are to star in upcoming gangster drama The Legitimate Wise Guy.

The film — being introduced to buyers at the upcoming virtual 2021 European Film Market by The Exchange — is set to tell the true story of Anthony Spilotro, considered one of the most feared enforcers to come out of the notorious crime syndicate known as the Chicago Outfit (which rose to power in the 1920s under Al Capone). Spilotro ran the outfit's casino skimming operations in Las Vegas, where he would meet a young man dreaming of becoming a Hollywood actor. Seeing an opportunity to expand his operation, he begins to mentor and lure the aspiring actor in his criminal web.

Based on an original screenplay by Nicholas Celozzi (Shattered, Momo: The Sam Giancana Story) and Jim McGrath (Kickboxer: Retaliation), The Legitimate Wise Guy is being directed by Bad Boys writer George Gallo (Midnight Run, The Comeback Trail). Celozzi produces for Monaco Films (Kickboxer reboot) and Richard Salvatore for March on Productions (The Comeback Trail), with Michael Sportelli of Monaco Films and Freddy Braidy (Rescue Dawn, Gospel Hill) serving as executive producers.

Production on the film is schedule to start in Spring 2021.

“We are excited about this ensemble cast, having Harvey, Emile and Ruby makes this exciting story valuable to global distributors,” said Brian O’Shea, CEO of The Exchange, which is handling worldwide sales.

Keitel is represented by The Artists Partnership and Untitled Entertainment, Hirsch by UTA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein and Rose by Art2perform, UTA and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.

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[carlosroborto]

Frank McErlane popularized the Tommy Gun in Chicago and invented the Gang Ride or 'One Way Ride'

"Mad Sam" DeStefano, whose full name was Samuel DeStefano, was a notorious figure in the Chicago Outfit, a powerful Italian-American organized crime syndicate. While he was not primarily known as a serial killer, he was involved in various criminal activities, including loan sharking, extortion, and murder.

DeStefano gained a reputation for his violent and ruthless nature. He was known to be an enforcer for the Chicago Outfit and was willing to use extreme violence to achieve his goals. He was associated with various criminal activities, and his name was linked to several murders, including the infamous "DeStefano Brothers Double Murder" case.

In this case, DeStefano was accused of murdering Anthony and Michael Spilotro, who were also associated with the Chicago Outfit. The brothers' bodies were found brutally beaten and buried in a shallow grave in an Indiana cornfield in 1986. It's believed that their deaths were connected to conflicts within the criminal organization.

[lowkeynando]

1968 until 1981. Nicky and Ginger are based on mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro and former dancer and socialite Geri McGee, respectively.

Casino was released on November 22, 1995, by Universal Pictures, to a mostly positive critical reception, and was a worldwide box office success. Stone's performance was singled out for acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1973, sports handicapper and Mafia associate Sam "Ace" Rothstein is sent by the Chicago Mafia to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino, with front man Philip Green.

Sam soon doubles the casino's profits, with the extra unaccounted for cash skimmed directly from the casino count room, and delivered to the Midwest Mafia bosses. Chicago boss Remo Gaggi sends Sam's childhood friend and mob enforcer Nicky Santoro to protect Sam, the cash skim, and the casino. Nicky recruits his younger brother Dominick and childhood friend Frankie Marino to gather a experienced crew that specializes in shakedowns and jewelry burglaries. Nicky's Las Vegas criminal activities start drawing too much media and police attention and he is eventually placed in the Black Book, banning him from every casino in Nevada. Sam meets and falls in love with beautiful hustler showgirl, and former prostitute Ginger McKenna. They have a daughter, Amys, CLONES

[vintagelasvegas]

Spilotro, Anthony J  4675 Balfour Dr Las Vegas NV 89121

Original license scan from Mr. Green

[sharpsq]

We take a look back at some Mafia history in this historic news footage of mobster Anthony Spilotro and the mafia in Chicago.

[lowkeynando]

1968 until 1981. Nicky and Ginger are based on mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro and former dancer and socialite Geri McGee, respectively.

Casino was released on November 22, 1995, by Universal Pictures, to a mostly positive critical reception, and was a worldwide box office success. Stone's performance was singled out for acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1973, sports handicapper and Mafia associate Sam "Ace" Rothstein is sent by the Chicago Mafia to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino, with front man Philip Green.

Sam soon doubles the casino's profits, with the extra unaccounted for cash skimmed directly from the casino count room, and delivered to the Midwest Mafia bosses. Chicago boss Remo Gaggi sends Sam's childhood friend and mob enforcer Nicky Santoro to protect Sam, the cash skim, and the casino. Nicky recruits his younger brother Dominick and childhood friend Frankie Marino to gather a experienced crew that specializes in shakedowns and jewelry burglaries. Nicky's Las Vegas criminal activities start drawing too much media and police attention and he is eventually placed in the Black Book, banning him from every casino in Nevada. Sam meets and falls in love with beautiful hustler showgirl, and former prostitute Ginger McKenna. They have a daughter, Amys, AND

[auxgod]

On this day in 1995, Martin Scorsese’s iconic “Casino” hit theaters | #AuxGod

Based on the book by Nicholas Pileggi, The film grossed $42 million in NA and $116 million worldwide on a $40–50 million budget.The primary characters are all based on real people: Ace is inspired by the life of Frank Rosenthal, who ran the Stardust, Fremont, Marina, and Hacienda casinos in Las Vegas. Nicky and Ginger are based on mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro and former dancer and socialite Geri McGee