MLB's Most Bandwagon Fans: Who Jumps Ship When Teams Struggle?
1 min read
CasinoNovember 27, 2012·1 min read
Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel and the Birth of Las Vegas: The Flamingo Hotel Story
Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel became a partner with William Wilkerson in the Flamingo Hotel and Casino project in Las Vegas. Siegel was a notorious gangster known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including murder. He was hired by Meyer Lansky to be a hitman and a key figure in the newly formed Jewish criminal group, The Bugs and Meyer Mob.
William Wilkerson was an American businessman and publisher of Hollywood Reporter, who had a passion for gambling. Wilkerson bought a 33-acre plot of land south of Las Vegas for $84,000 in 1944 to build the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
This ambitious project, driven by Siegel's criminal background and Wilkerson's vision, laid the foundation for what would become one of the most iconic destinations in the world.
Share this article
By
Argus RivenI've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
♠More in Casino
SiGMA World 2026: Star-Studded Lineup in Rome
1 min read
Illegal Gambling Den Busted in Texas, Industry Moves and Changes Announced
1 min read
←All Articles♠ PokerInsider