Interesting.

"Hilton has a storied history in Las Vegas and was incredibly impactful in how the destination developed in those early years."

All Eyes on Vegas: Why the Destination Will Be Home to Hilton’s Largest Multi-Brand Deal in History finance.yahoo.com/news/eyes-vega…
Remember that time the New Jersey Casino Control Commission rejected Hilton Hotels Corporation's application for a casino license because of concerns about excessive mob ties?

March 1985

HILTON REJECTED FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE A JERSEY CASINO
nytimes.com/1985/03/01/nyr…
Then the Trump Organization swooped in.🤦‍♂️

"The widely expected deal was announced by *John Baron*, a vice president in the Trump Organization, and confirmed by a Hilton spokesman."🤣

April 1985

TRUMP BUYS HILTON'S HOTEL IN ATLANTIC CITY
nytimes.com/1985/04/28/nyr…
And then shortly thereafter:

"A bid by Donald Trump to build Sydney’s first casino was rejected 30 years ago after police expressed concerns about his links to the mafia."🤦‍♂️

Trump's bid for Sydney casino 30 years ago rejected due to 'mafia connections’
theguardian.com/us-news/2017/a…
Star Entertainment Group ended up winning the rights to have that first casino in Sydney.

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theage.com.au/business/compa…
Last month:

"A man who gambled $77 million in a week on slots at the Star Casino in Sydney was part of a gang that planned to import cocaine worth $690 million into Australia."🤦‍♂️

$100 Million Slots Session at Star Sydney Led to Massive Cocaine Bust
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