CURIOUS FACTS FOR THE CREATOR OF THE FIRST CASINO FLAMINGO IN LAS VEGAS In the middle of 20th century, hardly anyone imagined that in the middle of the desert in Nevada state, an entertainment centre will be built. The name “Las Vegas” is associated with numerous casinos, offering unforgettable experience to their customers. But the beginning of this entertainment destination is entirely merit of Benjamin Siegel, who was born in 1906 in New Your, in the family of famous Jews. The neighbourhood, in which he grew up, was called at that time “Kitchen Hell”. This neighbourhood was located on the outskirts of New York Williamsburg, where in constant quarrel there were three mobs. Benjamin grew up on the street, but he learned how to survive in this environment. Only 12 years old he learned how to racket the local traders. When he encountered resistance from a trader how didn’t obey the demands of the extortionists, Benjamin took gasoline and burned the shop. In one of the...
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