Mayor Oscar Goodman,a lawyer who once represented various Vegas mobsters says that when he arrived in Las Vegas in 1964, casinos were owned by individuals although hidden ownerships by primarily Midwest mobsters were there too.
Still, Goodman voiced some nostalgia for an era he recalls as being full of iconic entertainers, comped drinks and meals, and service with a smile.
"They knew your name. They treated you like a king. I hope Vegas returns to that someday".
Mob money helped fuel development of the Strip from the 1940's to the 1970's, then law enforcement closed them down. This era helped define Las Vegas as it has grown to a major global entertainment mecca.
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