Monday, April 12, 2010
JLSMITH: mobster Anthony “The Saint” St. Laurent Sr., leaves Las Vegas black mark:
Anthony "The Saint" St. Laurent Sr., what are we going to do with you?
Didn't we show you enough respect for one street guy's lifetime back in September 1993 when we added your name to Nevada's infamous List of Excluded Persons?
We bestowed upon you the highest honor Nevada awards mobsters and racketeers and cheats by placing you in the casino Black Book. (Population: 35.) The honor comes with a lifetime membership, and you're banned from setting foot in any of Nevada's sacred gambling halls.
You didn't lose sleep over it, I realize. But your Black Book membership was a signal Nevada gaming authorities believed you were a clear and present danger to the credibility of the casino industry. read more
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