Can we list 50-100 men who had a big effect on Las Vegas?

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December 30th, 2010 at 2:38:17 PM permalink

MathExtremist

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Quote: lucy
Agree with your choice! No-brainer - he's a natural at his job. What is your reason?

It is my understanding that Bill was the one who first introduced the "blackjack pays 6:5" rule to Las Vegas, a rule which is basically universal for at least single-deck games today in Las Vegas (non-local markets). I consider that a pretty big effect.

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December 30th, 2010 at 7:19:20 PM permalink
lucy Member since: Dec 30, 2010 Threads: 0 Posts: 3	Quote: MathExtremist It is my understanding that Bill was the one who first introduced the "blackjack pays 6:5" rule to Las Vegas, a rule which is basically universal for at least single-deck games today in Las Vegas (non-local markets). I consider that a pretty big effect. Yeah - definitely big effect for the casino bottom line!

January 1st, 2011 at 6:30:11 AM permalink
JohnnyQ Member since: Nov 3, 2009 Threads: 49 Posts: 592	Are the coupon guru's Anthony Curtis and Steve Bourie on the list ? Certainly worth at least an honorable mention ? Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand

January 6th, 2011 at 1:27:21 PM permalink
Ayecarumba Member since: Nov 17, 2009 Threads: 113 Posts: 2047	Quote: boymimbo I would add Hoover for the Hoover Dam for without the Dam you wouldn't have Lake Mead or the drinking water required for Vegas. Interesting article about Elwood Mead (Lake Mead's namesake) here

January 6th, 2011 at 5:56:08 PM permalink

JohnnyQ

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Quote: MathExtremist
It is my understanding that Bill was the one who first introduced the "blackjack pays 6:5" rule to Las Vegas, a rule which is basically universal for at least single-deck games today in Las Vegas (non-local markets). I consider that a pretty big effect.

So this guy would be for the HALL OF SHAME, right ? Of course, is 6:5 any worse
odds than KENO ?

So I'll nominate Rufus Ferdinand Keno.

Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand

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