Mike Gausling started in the casino industry as a slot floor person at the Aladdin in 1976. After about a year, he moved to the Stardust in a similar capacity and in 1980 went to the the Sundance, later named Fitzgeralds and The D Las Vegas. Gausling later worked at the Holiday Casino where he held supervisory roles and then after about 12 years in those roles, eventually assisted in opening the Stratosphere. He would then move to The Mirage where he would start on the floor again before moving into higher positions at that property.

Nancy Craft (née Pracejus) was born on August 30, 1937 in North Weymouth, Massachusetts. Her father's health caused her family to move to Las Vegas, Nevada on July 26, 1946. She attended John S. Park Elementary School and Las Vegas High School. In 1953, Nancy successfully auditioned for the Rhythmettes and performed with the dance troupe until she graduated in 1955. After high school, she married her first husband and worked in a number of different offices.