How Nevada Began Rooting the Mob Out of Casinos 🎰 “In the late 1950s, Governor Grant Sawyer supported transformative changes to Nevada’s gambling regulations to distance the state from its Mob-controlled reputation. Elected in 1958, Sawyer oversaw the implementation of the Nevada Gaming Control Act in 1959, which created the Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board to regulate casinos. One pivotal change was Regulation 5.010, which allowed authorities to revoke licenses for associating with organized crime figures. This led to the creation of the “Black Book,” banning figures like Marshall Caifano and Sam Giancana from casinos. Sawyer’s reforms, though controversial, helped Nevada build credibility and modernize its gaming industry. 📷: UNLV Libraries Special Collections” ✍🏼 The Mob Museum #reno #lasvegas #carsoncity #nevada