Who is Casino based on

The film is based on the real-life Las Vegas casino operator Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, who was later convicted of racketeering and conspiracy.

Rosenthal was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1928. He grew up in a poor family and dropped out of school at the age of 16. He worked as a waiter and bartender before getting involved in organized crime. In 1957, he was convicted of conspiracy to bribe a police officer and served a year in prison.

After his release, he moved to Las Vegas and began working for the Stardust Casino. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the casino’s manager in 1970. Rosenthal was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his close ties to organized crime. He was also known for his gambling skills and his ability to turn a profit for the casino. In 1976, Rosenthal was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government and sentenced to five years in prison.

He was released in 1980 and returned to Las Vegas. He died of a heart attack in 1982. The film Casino is based on Rosenthal’s life. It stars Robert De Niro as Rosenthal, Sharon Stone as his wife Ginger, and Joe Pesci as his friend and associate Nicky Santoro. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1995. It was a critical and commercial success, and it received several Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.