Congratulations, Bugsy Siegel

Nevada legalised gambling 75 years ago today.


I like books and movies that take place in casinos. Funny how often they seem to be crime stories, police procedurals, murder mysteries and whatnot, whether they concern upper-crust tuxedo-wearing slackers in Monte Carlo -



- or abuse-ridden lowlifes in Las Vegas.



In real life, on the other hand, it's been my experience that there's no place so desperately boring as a Las Vegas casino. So, with all due respect, today's anniversary leaves me pretty cold.

Benshlomo says, Someone's making money hand over fist out there.