What Happens in Vegas
Las Vegas is a glittering tourist destination, with world-class gambling and entertainment. These five celebrities are strongly associated with Sin City.
Bugsy Siegel
publication date: Friday, September 28, 2012
category: 
Crime
clue: The murder business would never be as profitable as the tourist mecca he established.
explanation: Siegel was a mobster who developed Las Vegas into a gambling resort destination. Among his criminal activities was "Murder Inc.," a group of assassins for hire. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Tony Peters
Sheldon Adelson
publication date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
category: 
Business
clue: His big donations to Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney represent lines drawn in the sands.
explanation: Adelson made his fortune by buying the Sands and other resorts in Las Vegas. He became widely known in 2012 for his donations to Republican campaigns. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle
Vanessa Rousso
publication date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
category: 
Competitions
clue: One of the most successful women in professional poker is considered a maverick for undressing for Sports Illustrated.
explanation: Rousso, known by the nickname Lady Maverick, was a poker champion and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle
Criss Angel
publication date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
category: 
Illusions
clue: I believe his stage show is designed to freak your mind.
explanation: Angel starred in the stage show "Criss Angel Believe" and the TV show Criss Angel Mindfreak. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle
Frank Sinatra
publication date: Monday, September 24, 2012
category: 
Music
clue: Among the hits he sang at Vegas casinos were "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Way," and "Come Fly with Me."
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle
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Another one bites the dust! Another one bites the dust! Another one gone, and another one gone. Another one bites the dust! Hey, I'm gonna get you too. Another one bites the dust! Go »
