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Transcript of interview with Charlotte Brascia by Joe Mascellino, February 24, 1977

Date

1977-02-24

Description

Joe Mascellino interviews Charlotte Brascia in his home about the history of Nevada. Mascellino asks Brascia about social and cultural changes, the growth of different religions, Brascia’s brief presence in the airline industry, political presence in Las Vegas, and rising crime rates. Brascia also specifically discusses her experience in the gaming and hospitality industry and how gaming operations have changed over time, particularly comparing gaming and hiring practices in the 1950s with those in the 1970s.

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Transcript of interview with Robert Ambrose by David G. Schwartz, September 28, 2016

Date

2016-09-28

Description

Robert Ambrose started in the gaming industry as a slot attendant at the Tropicana Atlantic City in 1985. After three years in that role, Ambrose was promoted to supervisor, a position he held for an additional five years before being promoted again to shift manager at the same property. He would eventually move into the position of executive director of slots and marketing operations which he held until he left the Tropicana in 2007. Ambrose went on to write for Casino Enterprise Management before helping to build and open Indiana Live! in Indiana. He later joined Drexel University to assist in building their gaming program and training lab. Ambrose is currently an instructor in the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management at Drexel and also writes for Casino Life magazine. The interview with Ambrose begins with his discussion of the various roles and duties of the different positions he held at Tropicana Atlantic City. He mentions some of the mentors he has had throughout his career and some of the important skills and approaches in slot management that they taught him. Ambrose then describes what he believes are the qualities of both good and bad slot managers before explaining his philosophy on what makes a good slot floor as well. He also provides details of his experience in building and opening a casino with the late Dennis Gomes and Cordish Gaming. He then discusses his experiences and interactions with slot vendors before describing how he believes slot operations has changed since he started in the industry, specifically considering changes in technology and the use of free play. Ambrose provides his opinion on the future of slots, particularly with skill-based gaming and eSports, and he answers the question of whether he gambles. Ambrose finalizes the interview by providing his advice to young people who want to eventually work in the slot industry.

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Transcript of interview with Mike Gausling by David G. Schwartz, December 7, 2016

Date

2016-12-07

Description

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. Gausling later went to Green Valley Ranch Resort where he currently holds the position of slot guest service supervisor. Mike Gausling’s interview begins with his discussion of the various roles in slot operations he has held over the past 40 years. After describing the various positions and properties at which he worked, Gausling provides his thoughts on what makes both good and bad slot managers. He then discusses his experiences in interacting with customers and what his philosophy is on what casino guests want in playing slots. Gausling also discusses the differences between local casino properties and those on the Las Vegas Strip, and he describes his work in opening Green Valley Ranch. The interview continues with Gausling’s opinion on the impact of technology and free play as some of the biggest changes in the slot industry, and he later describes how a slot floor should be laid out. He also discusses how he thinks the future of slot machines will look like, particularly with skill-based gaming, and he also mentions his personal gambling preferences. The interview concludes with Gausling’s advice to young people who want to go into slot operations as a career.

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Transcript of interview with Dr. Jack Cherry by Cheryl Mawhinney, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

Description

Las Vegas history from the perspective of medical care. Senator Pat McCarran aiding patients. Water. Charleston Blvd underpass. Influx of specialists beginning in the 1950s. Expansion of valley hospitals beginning in the 1950s. Southern Nevada Memorial and Las Vegas hospitals. Working in the Clark County jail. Reflections on living in Reno, Goldfield, and Tonopah. Walker Scott and Scotty's Castle. Sunday services during the construction of Scotty's Castle. Comparison of medical care between Reno and Las Vegas. Local gaming. Bugsy Siegel's mistress. Critic of modern doctors. Reno medical school.[Interview summary on file]

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Transcript of interview with Suzette Cox by Andrew Lazarus, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, Andrew Lazarus interviewed Suzette Cox (b. 1945 in San Diego, California) about her experiences of living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cox talks briefly about her move from California to Las Vegas, her employment at two police agencies and a local newspaper company, and her family. The two also discuss racial discrimination issues in Las Vegas and Cox’s experiences in sports as she was going to school in Las Vegas. Cox later describes how the Strip influenced her life and move to the city, the crime rate in Las Vegas and Nevada and how it related to tourism, and her recollection of the effects of the above-ground atomic testing.

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Transcript of interview with Wesley Troy Adams by Katherine D. Beal, March 01, 1977

Date

1977-03-01

Description

Katherine D. Beal interviews truck driver and fireman Wesley Troy Adams (b. 1930) at his home in Henderson, Nevada. Born in Modena, Utah, Adams relocated to Nevada in 1959. Adams discusses LDS church organization and affiliation, celebrations in Caliente, Pioche, and Panaca. Also during the interview, Adams offers insight into raising a family in Southern Nevada, Bottle House in Pittman, atomic testing, and shares his philosophical views on life. Adams wife is also present during the interview.

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Transcript of interview with George Albright by Debra J. Cox, February 16, 1980

Date

1980-02-16

Description

Debra J. Cox interviews George Albright, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1909, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. After living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Reno, Nevada, Albright relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. A former county commissioner, Albright discusses the Las Vegas Convention Center, Clark County Recreation Board, tourists and conventioneers, the land, and the Las Vegas economy.

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Transcript of interview with Lucy Alires by Candice Bush, March 06, 1978

Date

1978-03-06

Description

Candice Bush interviews Lucy Alires, born in Pecos, New Mexico in 1941, about her experiences as a Spanish American who lived in Henderson after moving there with her husband. Alires describes the growth of the city, including Carver Park, and discusses some of the discrimination faced by Latin and African American citizens that she witnessed. She also mentions some of the changes in the Las Vegas Strip over time, including the presence of Latin Americans in the hospitality workforce.

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