Bob Campbell grew up in central Missouri. He accepted position as city manager of Henderson, Nevada in 1976. He also worked with American Nevada Corporation on the development of Green Valley, and he helped to develop Lake Las Vegas.

Joe Friedman worked in Caesars Tahoe, first as a cashier in the nightclub and later as a dealer. He also spent six months dealing in the casino on the Cyrstal Harmony. Joe moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and worked at various casinos such as the Hard Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Wynn, Palms, and MGM as a dealer, pit manager, and an assistant shift manager.