Born in United States · Nationality American — gambling / bookmaking / Las Vegas / organised crime / casino regulation
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1989–1991: Added to Black Book, exclusion initially overturned then restored by Supreme Court” and “1978–1980: Second licence application refused; Supreme Court confirms unfitness but again protects work permit”.
Profile No. 2195 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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January 1989–30 October 1991
The Nevada Gaming Commission placed Rosenthal on its casino exclusion list. A district court initially ordered his removal, notably because of delay and procedural concerns.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
December 1978–31 December 1980
After continuing at the Stardust in restaurant and entertainment roles, Rosenthal was again deemed a key employee and required to apply for a licence. Authorities again found him unfit.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1974–1978
Officially a consultant and later the holder of secondary positions, Rosenthal in reality exercised considerable influence over the Stardust and other Argent Corporation casinos. Regulators concluded that this influence required a key employee licence.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
January 1976–February 1977
The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission unanimously recommended and decided to refuse Rosenthal a licence as a key employee, citing notably his sports bribery record, testimony concerning other bribery attempts and exclusion from Florida racetracks.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1974–1976
Historical sources describe Rosenthal as the operator responsible for running casinos in the interests of Mafia figures while cash takings were diverted before recording. He had recruited Jay Vandermark, the slot-machine manager associated with undercounting coins.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1968–1975
After moving to Las Vegas, Rosenthal operated a betting service and was subject to federal wiretaps; a search led to arrests and bookmaking prosecutions.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
March 1960–October 1963
Rosenthal and an associate were accused of offering money to a college basketball player to influence a game, then of approaching a college football player in another incident. After evading a North Carolina warrant, he was eventually arrested and entered a no-contest plea in 1963 in the sports bribery case.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
31 December 1960–March 1961
Following a search of his Miami apartment, where authorities discovered telephone equipment used for illegal betting, Rosenthal was arrested for running an illegal gambling establishment. The Florida State Racing Commission subsequently revoked his licence and barred him from racetracks and pari-mutuel betting venues.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
8 September 1961
Summoned before the Senate committee investigating connections between organised crime, unions and illegal gambling, Rosenthal invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination thirty-seven times.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1953–fin des années 1950
Rosenthal, already active as a bookmaker and handicapper, had a documented arrest in 1953 for possessing illegal betting records and developed a lasting reputation in bookmaking circles.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
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