LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2025 ~ Las Vegas, known for its glitz, glamour, and non-stop entertainment, is currently facing a rare slump in tourism. The bustling Strip is seeing fewer visitors and hotel occupancy rates have slipped from their previous highs. However, amidst this downturn, a new two-volume true crime series has emerged to bring back the excitement of the city's past.

Titled "When the Mob Ran Vegas," this series takes readers on a journey through the sizzling stories of mobsters, casino bosses, showgirls, entertainers, and high rollers who were instrumental in building Las Vegas' legendary reputation. Written by the late historian Steve Fisher and published by Bookmaker Books, these two volumes offer an unfiltered look into a time when organized crime and showbiz glitz converged in the Nevada desert.

The books feature dozens of short but vivid profiles based on years of research, rare photographs, and interviews with showgirls. They provide an inside look at a city where money flowed freely and high-stakes poker games inspired the World Series of Poker. The energy of 1950s-60s Las Vegas is captured within these pages, showcasing a time that has yet to be matched by the corporate era.

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Readers can expect to find intriguing stories such as the first nude showgirl in Las Vegas and the legendary poker game that was never played. The books also delve into how mob money was used to build iconic casinos like Caesars Palace and Circus Circus before being skimmed off by organized crime. Additionally, readers will get a tour of infamous brothels and an interview with a former worker.

Fisher himself reminisced about those days saying, "Those were the days when small-time gamblers like me could ride down the elevator at the Riviera with Lucille Ball." He also shared memories of seeing nude showgirls and laughing with Buddy Hackett at Sahara's Congo Room.

With tourism down by at least 11%, especially from international visitors, "When the Mob Ran Vegas" serves as both a time capsule and a reminder of what made the city an irresistible destination in the first place. For those unable to visit Las Vegas currently, these books offer a way to bring the city's glory years to life.

The Original When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Money, Mayhem and Murder and More When the Mob Ran Vegas: Showgirl Stories, High-Stakes Poker, Sin City, Sinatra & Suitcases Full of Money are available in various formats including paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook on Amazon. For review copies or interviews with the author, please contact publicist Lisa Pelto at (402) 884-5995. To learn more about "When the Mob Ran Vegas," visit www.WhenTheMobRanVegas.com.

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