The Stardust Resort and Casino (1958-2006) was absolutely fabulous for being a gold mine to the Chicago Outfit and their grand skim. This photo of The Stardust was taken back when it was in it's heydays. The Stardust was run by Frank Rosenthal during the 1970s and early 1980s. For the movie Casino The Stardust's name was changed for legal purposes, from the Stardust to the "Tangiers Hotel and Casino" and the site was portrayed as being across the street from the Dunes, several blocks away from the actual site of the Stardust. However, snippets of the Hoagy Carmichael song, Stardust, can be heard on the soundtrack, giving a subtle hint as to the casino's true identity.
After operating continuously for 48 years. It was imploded on March 13, 2007, around 2:33 A.M. What a shame, although you can still see the famous Stardust sign at the neon museum in Las Vegas. Keep a eye out to see what I've rename The Stardust in my book! -Alexandra
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