Hollywood Reporter founder Billy Wilkerson faced massive gambling debts. To minimize his gambling losses he decided to become the house and created the Flamingo hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The untold story of Billy's vision, early Las Vegas, and his epic battle with Bugsy Siegel over the project told by his son.

Recounts how a penniless Armenian immigrant became a billionaire dealmaker. This book recounts Kirk Kerkorian's extraordinary life and how he transformed Las Vegas into a global entertainment mecca. It details his shrewd investments and deals across industries, from aviation and movie studios to luxury hotels and casinos.