The deception comes to light in a courtroom where Rothstein shows everyone how corrupt the legal process at the time was. As such, the mob didn’t use high-profile titles for the casinos he worked for, taking designations like food and beverage manager or entertainment director. Thanks to his connection with organized crime bosses, the mob knew it was risky to apply for a gaming license on his behalf. In real life, Rosenthal didn’t have a gaming license.
Rosenthal didn’t genuinely have a gaming license These characters resemble actual people, ranging from character traits to their decision-making process. Nicky Santoro’s role is based on the life of mobster Anthony Spilitro, while Phillip Green plays the role of the casino tycoon Allen Glick. Sam Rothstein’s “Ace” is based on the famous mob boss Frank Rosenthal, while Ginger McKenna plays a character based on a former Las Vegas showgirl and Rosenthal’s wife, Geri McGee. All the main characters in this iconic movie were based on real-life people.
