Gamblingul in Peru, cleansing a money laundering hub – Liberalization, regulation and order in the gambling industry –Gamblingul în Peru, imacularea unui hub al spălării de bani – Liberalizare, reglementare și ordine în industria de gambling –
By Oana Mihalache Peru is one of the big countries of South America, the third by size, and on a good position as well when it comes to gambling activities, the only South American country with a greater palette of choices is Argentina. Nevertheless, Peru has a well-established tradition of gambling and many passionate gamblers, as the balance often shifts towards the idea of “addiction”. The oldest form of bets in the country is...
Martin Stern Jr. The man who drew Las VegasMartin Stern Jr. Omul care a desenat Las Vegasul
By Bogdan Fechită In the gallery of public figures who contributed to the development of Las Vegas we should also have an architect. Martin Stern Jr. is the one who contributed to the emergence of some famous casinos. In addition, he was involved in the development projects of more than 25 existing locations. From movies to architecture Born in 1917 in New York, Martin felt since early childhood that he has an affinity...
E. Parry Thomas – The man behind the cutting-edge VegasE. Parry Thomas – Omul din spatele Vegasului modern
by Bogdan Fechită Las Vegas as we know it today would have not existed without the impact of a number of US personalities. Among these we mention E. Parry Thomas, 93 years old now. He is the person who had brought a decisive contribution to the development of the modern gambling industry in the city of the lights. Parry was born in the interwar period, in June 1921. His father was a health contractor and he was so successful...
Billy Wilkerson, a life like in the moviesBilly Wilkerson, o viață ca-n filme
by Bogdan Fechită William R. Wilkerson is one of the figures who imprinted their names in the history of Las Vegas. Better known under the name Billy Wilkerson, it was an atypical character, who lived life to the fullest, but who has always wanted to achieve what he has proposed, and he knew to make necessary compromises for that. Let’s discover his story! Billy was born in Nashville, Tennessee, United states of America,...
Meyer Lansky, the man behind „The Flamingo”Meyer Lansky, omul din spatele lui „Flamingo”
Meyer Lansky known as the „Mob’s Accountant”, was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles „Lucky” Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the „National Crime Syndicate” in the United States. For decades he was thought to be one of the most powerful individuals in the country. Lansky developed a gambling empire which stretched across the seas. He was...