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- Born: June 12, 1929Los Angeles Times: Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal Dies at 79... (October 16, 2008)
- Birth place: Chicago, Illinois
- Died: October 13, 2008
- Appeared before a Senate hearing in 1961, invoked Fifth Amendment as protection against self-incrimination 38 timesWashingtonPost.com: Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, 79, Ran Las Vegas... (October 16, 2008)
- Ran four casino's without a Nevada Gaming licenseWashingtonPost.com: Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, 79, Ran Las Vegas... (October 16, 2008)
- Ties to organized crimeWashingtonPost.com: Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, 79, Ran Las Vegas... (October 16, 2008)
- Inspiration for 1995 film Casino, Robert De Niro's character "Sam 'Ace' Rothstein" was based on RosenthalLos Angeles Times: Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal Dies at 79... (October 16, 2008)
- Survived a car bomb in 1982Times Online: Infamous Casino Operator Frank Lefty Rosenthal Dies (October 16, 2008)
- Blacklisted by the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1988Times Online: Infamous Casino Operator Frank Lefty Rosenthal Dies (October 16, 2008)
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Las Vegas casino executive and pro-sports better Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal was the inspiration for the film Casino. Sports Illustrated once described him as "the greatest living exert on sports gambling." Rosenthal's alleged ties to organized crime led him to being banned casinos by the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1988.Los Angeles Times: Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal Dies at 79... (October 16, 2008)
"Lefty" Rosenthal died at the age of 79 on October 13, 2008.
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Frank Lefty Rosenthal on Amazon
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When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Money, Mayhem and Murder - $19.95
Amazon.com: When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Money, Mayhem and Murder: Steve Fischer: BooksAmazon
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Frank Lefty Rosenthal Questions
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What is the story behind Charles Frank Holmans $55,000.00 donation to help fund Nashua NHs Historic Holman Stadium in 1937? 2 AnswersWell, took a bit of searching on the subject, but this is what I could find about his connection with the city and the project: "Charles Frank Holman served as ... read more -
Did Rep. Barney Frank handle this Town Hall heckler appropriately? 8 AnswersThe truth is, if you yell and scream and call things by inappropriate names (in other words if you act in an unprofessional manner) then I believe you deserve a... read more -
Help me to find a nice Frank Sinatra CD collection 4 AnswersHere is an additional one with some real Frank Sinatra gems!! http://www.google.com/musicl?lid=1l0I90h8wYN&aid=8vN74lv6LHK&ei=4YqPStLECI_KsQPXn40M&s... read more
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