Local news anchors discuss the opening of the Venetian casino/hotel; interview clips with guests of note at the opening gala including Bob Stupak, Gary Primm, Linda Hamilton, Sophia Loren, Si Redd, David Thompson; costumed staff interact with guests throughout the casino floor while guests dine and talk with one another; interior shots of casino decor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's movie deal for "Forbidden Angel"; interview clip with Stupak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss "Stupak the Game", a response to Donald Trump's similar game; anchors display the game box and discuss Bob Stupak's history with Trump and briefly explain the game; the scandal involving his daughter's political campaign. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Practice session night before game" Bob Stupak plays basketball inside a gym; Stupak shooting free throws inside Madison Square Garden before the game; NY-One coverage of Stupak during the Globetrotter game; Stupak poses with $100,000 donation check. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News anchor reports on Frank Hawkins and Nicole Stupak's rival candidacy; discussion about Bob Stupak's financing of the private eye in attempt to boost his daughter's campaign; Stratosphere Tower construction; Stupak as actor; Stupak the Game; interview clips with Bob Stupak throughout. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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News anchor reports on Stupak placing the largest legal bet in history; Vegas World and Stupak "brand" and creation of the Stratosphere Tower; Stupak guest starring in "Crime Story" episode. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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B-roll beginning with a large "wheet of fortune" wheel spining and then panning to casino floor, focusing on people gambling, parts of the interior of the casino, rouelette wheel spinning, and the Stratosphere Tower under construction. An aerial camera pans around the tower from multiple angles. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob and Nevada Stupak on the Sands Hotel casino floor playing craps with a group of others; Stupak is smoking and occassionally speaking but no conversation can be heard; the pair eventually cash out their winnings, Stuapk is shaking someone's hand and posing for photographs; the pair walk out of the casino and it appears to be daytime. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob and Nevada Stupak on the Sands Hotel casino floor playing craps with a group of others; Stupak is smoking and occassionally speaking but no conversation can be heard; the pair eventually cash out their winnings, Stuapk is shaking someone's hand and posing for photographs; the pair walk out of the casino and it appears to be daytime. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss delay in Stratosphere Tower construction; hiring of Perini Construction company to complete tower construction; interview clip with Bob Stupak commenting on construction; Gaming Control Board comments on Vegas World casino investigation; FAA complaints around tower height; views of tower under construction and crews working on the building. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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