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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 645

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A 1928 mugshot of Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel, a Jewish American mobster, with significant influence within the Mafia and National Crime Syndicate. (Courtesy Yale University Press)
April 21, 2021, 4:33 am
How Jewish mobster Bugsy Siegel’s gamble on Vegas paid off after his murder
The movie star-handsome member of the infamous Murder, Inc. envisioned a gambling oasis in the desert, says a new book in Yale’s Jewish Lives series
By Rich Tenorio
The Venetian Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, August 2, 2005. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File)
March 3, 2021, 6:37 pm
Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands to sell Venetian, exiting the Strip
Casino company owned by the late Jewish billionaire will effectively cease its US operations with $6.25 billion sale of its Las Vegas properties
By Michelle Chapman
The former Trump Plaza casino is imploded on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Atlantic City, N.J. After falling into disrepair, the one-time jewel of former President Donald Trump's casino empire is reduced to rubble, clearing the way for a prime development opportunity on the middle of the Boardwalk, where the Plaza used to market itself as "the center of it all." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
February 18, 2021, 4:08 am
Bankrupt Trump casino demolished in Atlantic City
3,000 sticks of dynamite reduce former crown jewel of casino empire to rubble; building declared a public health hazard after standing empty since 2014
By AFP
The coffin carrying the late Jewish-American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is brought to his burial at Mt of Olives, in Jerusalem on January 15, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 15, 2021, 2:22 pm
Sheldon Adelson laid to rest at small funeral on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives
Coffin of the late casino magnate, philanthropist, Trump and Netanyahu patron, was on display at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday for family and friends to pay respects
By ToI Staff
Orly Graves chats with customers as she monitors a blackjack table at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel, September 22, 2019. (Josefin Dolsten/JTA)
October 15, 2019, 4:05 am
Meet a Hebrew-school teacher turned blackjack dealer in Las Vegas
Israel-born Orly Graves says there are a lot of similarities between providing Jewish education and slinging cards in Sin City — but the pay is not one of them
By Josefin Dolsten
Sheldon Adelson attends the final remarks of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem before Trump's departure, on May 23, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 28, 2017, 7:38 am
Adelson loses bid to sue Jewish Dems over prostitution claims
Nevada court cites ‘fair report privilege’ in petition’s link to article alleging green light for prostitution at Macau casino
By JTA
In this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 file photo, a giant billboard advertising the Trump International Golf Club hangs at the Dubai Trade Center roundabout, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)
March 28, 2017, 2:13 pm
Trump casino trademark raises eyebrows in gambling-averse Jordan
US president’s registrations for casinos across Middle East suggests wide scope of regional interests, prompting ethical questions
By Jon Gambrell
Sheldon Adelson gestures on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON)
January 20, 2017, 5:24 am
Adelson casino to pay out $7 million fine to US authorities
Penalty will close five-year corruption probe into firm owned by Jewish-American billionaire, also reportedly entangled in Netanyahu legal woes
By AP
Likud MK Oren Hazan seen at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on March 6, 2016, for a hearing for a libel lawsuit Hazan filed against Channel 2 News reporter Amit Segal. (Flash90)
October 28, 2016, 8:20 am
PM holds secret talks on future of scandal-hit MK Oren Hazan
Netanyahu mulls range of actions against Likud lawmaker after judge finds he took hard drugs prior to entering Knesset
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of gambling in a casino (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
June 8, 2016, 1:31 pm
Tourism minister fast-tracks Eilat casino proposal
Yariv Levin meets with officials to review formal plan for hotel and gambling complex in southern resort town
By Stuart Winer
Tourists ride along the boardwalk at the Trump Taj Mahal casino hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 30, 2016. (John Moore/Getty Images/AFP)
April 4, 2016, 11:11 pm
Don’t trust Trump, Atlantic City critics warn America
Residents of one-time jewel in a gold-veneered empire have a message for fans of GOP front-runner: Don’t believe him
By Jennie Matthew
Likud MK Oren Hazan on May 13, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 23, 2016, 7:15 pm
Likud boots its own scandal-ridden MK from Knesset panels
Oren Hazan suspended after he failed to appear for a parliamentary vote and thus prevented coalition from passing bill
By ToI Staff
Tourists seen playing at a casino in Las Vegas. May 20, 2013. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
February 18, 2016, 3:20 pm
Will Netanyahu’s Eilat casino wager pay off?
The papers won’t bet on the PM’s initiative to legalize gambling in the southern city, but highlight the benefits such a move may bring
By Adiv Sterman
Likud MK Oren Hazan on May 13, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
February 18, 2016, 11:14 am
Casino manager-cum-MK Hazan shuns Eilat gaming plan
Scandal-ridden Likud legislator cites ethical concerns in opposing Netanyahu-backed scheme to allow legalized gambling in resort town
By ToI Staff
Gambling on a cruise ship (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
February 18, 2016, 12:41 am
PM’s casino plan resisted across political spectrum
Majority oppose proposal despite Netanyahu’s claim that gambling can save Eilat’s economy
By Daniel Douek
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