Frank Rosenthal, the real-life inspiration for the character Sam 'Ace' Rothstein in the movie Casino, was born.
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.
Sam 'Ace' Rothstein is appointed by the mafia to manage the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas, ensuring the casino's profits are maximized.
Sam meets Ginger, a hustler and former prostitute, and they begin a tumultuous romantic relationship.
Phil Rubenstein is assigned as Sam's bodyguard and enforcer, assisting in the management of casino security and dealing with threats.
Nicky 'The Grinder' Santoro, a mob enforcer and childhood friend of Sam, arrives to oversee illegal activities and enforce mob interests around the casino.
The mafia starts skimming money from the casino's profits before they are officially recorded, funneling millions to the Chicago Outfit and the Kansas City mob.
Ginger's drug addiction worsens, and she accumulates significant debt with dangerous individuals, causing strain on her relationship with Sam.
Nicky and his crew begin to use brutal violence to control rival gangs and enforce mob territories, causing chaos in Las Vegas.
Federal authorities start investigating the mob's involvement in the casino skimming operations.
Due to Ginger's relapse into prostitution and continued drug use, Sam ends their relationship.
Nicky is arrested and sent back to Chicago but is later viciously murdered on orders from the mob.
Federal agents raid the casino, shutting down skimming operations and arrests are made.
Sam cooperates with federal authorities, providing evidence that leads to convictions of several mob members involved in casino corruption.
