Organized crime groups, including the Chicago Outfit, start exerting significant control over Las Vegas casinos during the mid-20th century, setting the context for the events depicted in Casino.
Frank Rosenthal takes over the management of the Stardust Casino in Las Vegas, bringing innovations that improve casino operations and profitability.
Mafia figures like Anthony Spilotro, the real-life inspiration for Nicky Santoro, are involved in criminal activities to protect the interests of the Chicago Outfit in Las Vegas.
Frank Rosenthal survives a car bomb explosion intended to kill him, highlighting the dangerous underworld connections associated with Las Vegas casinos.
Federal authorities and internal disputes lead to the removal of key mafia associates from Las Vegas casino operations, marking the decline of overt organized crime control.