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Mike Velardo oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Mike Velardo conducted by his son, William Velardo, on March 15, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Velardo discusses his career in the gaming industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. Velardo describes the history of casinos and gambling in Las Vegas, including how those industries have changed since he first moved to the city in 1957. He goes on to discuss the cost of entertainment, cheating in casino games, and the benefits of the design of the Caesars Palace pit, where Velardo is a casino manager.
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Casino chips and credit card slips at the Sands Hotel: photograph
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Archival Collection
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Series VIII. Sands Hotel Interior and Exterior
Sands Hotel and Casino
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Papers and reports written by Julian Taber
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Julian Taber Collection on Gambling Addiction
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Folies Bergere 75, dinner menu
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