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In the late 1970s, the FBI stumbled upon one of the largest criminal conspiracies in American history. What began as a local surveillance operation in Kansas City evolved into Operation Strawman, the federal investigation that exposed the massive "skimming" operations at the Tropicana and Stardust casinos.

This documentary explores the detailed mechanics of how the Kansas City and Chicago crime families controlled Las Vegas counting rooms, the specific surveillance techniques used by the FBI to catch them, and the historic trials that dismantled the mob's grip on the strip. From the "Marlo House" recordings to the betrayal of Joseph Agosto, discover the true story behind the end of the mob era in Las Vegas.

Key Topics Covered:

The mechanics of the casino "skim" and the counting room.

The role of the Teamsters Pension Fund.

The FBI wiretaps at the Villa Capri and Marlo House.

The fall of the Civella crime family and the Chicago Outfit.

The transition from mob rule to corporate Las Vegas.

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