"The intent behind this book is to record classic Las Vegas history that
would be lost forever if not memorialized." The Dunes operation was a
spectrum of information that is intricate and mysterious at times,
protected by a shroud of secrecy and intrigue that is virtually
impossible to decipher. It featured different operators and Mob
characters who, at various times in the history of the hotel, were
involved in various ventures, including gambling, bookmaking, real
estate investment, and many other business arrangements. There are more
than 390 footnotes and an index. I have been working on this book for
almost four years, which included many hours of research and the
development of a timeline. My research helped bring forth answers to
questions regarding notable gambling operators, Mafia chiefs, U.S.
Senators, Governors, and memorable events. One such event solves a
mystery of a bomb assassination plot and a shooting; politicians were
compromised, Hoffa pulled strings, and there are heretofore undisclosed
facts that involve President Kennedy's assassination. I never dreamed
these details would ever be uncovered.