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Set in the glittering yet treacherous world of Las Vegas during the 1970s, the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein and Nicky Santoro is one of ambition, betrayal, and the corrosive power of greed. Based on real events, their tale, immortalized in the film *Casino* (1995), explores the complexities of friendship, loyalty…

• What role did Sam "Ace" Rothstein play in the mob's operation?
• Why was Nicky Santoro sent to Las Vegas?