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Forgotten Man: How Circus Circus's Bill Bennett Brought Middle America to Las Vegas Hardcover – January 1, 2010

by Jack Sheehan (Author)
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When listing the top movers and shakersin the history of Las Vegas gaming,Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, and HowardHughes inevitably garner a mention.But such a list is incomplete without BillBennett - the Forgotten Man.While Wynn and other resort operatorscatered to high-rollers, Bennett focusedon middle-class Americans to fillhis hotel rooms and play his slot machines.He transformed Circus Circus from astruggling curiosity into the Strip's mostsuccessful resort.Forgotten Man, told through in-depthinterviews with family members, friends,employees, and others who knew Bennett,tells the story of a man who as much asanyone built modern Las Vegas.Bennett shared the lead with SteveWynn in reinventing the Strip during theearly '90s. Bennett and his dream team of"Young Turk" executives built the iconicExcalibur and Luxor resorts, which standout to this day on the Las Vegas skyline.The financier Michael Milken praises Bennettas "the Sam Walton of Las Vegas."But historians would be wise to focuson the empire that Bennett created, whichstarted with one failing property on theedge of bankruptcy and grew into morethan half a dozen thriving hotel-casinosthat have now been absorbed into thegiant MGM Resorts.
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    228 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Stephens Pr Llc
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1935043323
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1935043324
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stephens Pr Llc; First Edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1935043323
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1935043324
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.36 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Mark C Carlson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Las Vegas pioneer who saw the value of the mid-level market. Keep the rooms full and give good value.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
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Excellent read about a casino pioneer who's been forgotten among the glitz and glamour of today's Las Vegas. Bill Bennett came up through the ranks. A failed businessman, he hit it big marketing to the masses with Circus Circus.
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lasvegasshirley
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2011
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I truly loved this book, since I worked at Circus Circus when Mr. Bennett owned the hotel. Very interesting and truly on the mark.
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Jody
3.0 out of 5 stars Bennett from 1982-1994 in various positions and although the book was truthful it did not talk enough about all the good he did
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
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I worked for Mr. Bennett from 1982-1994 in various positions and although the book was truthful it did not talk enough about all the good he did. Also I think there should of been some input from employees and not just relatives and upper management. I talked to Mr. Bennett many times and he even gave me his personal Suite for my wedding reception. I loved working for him! I have many great memories working for the Circus Corporation. Mr. Bennett is a Legend.
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Susan E. Johnstone
5.0 out of 5 stars A Prime Mover in Las Vegas
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2010
I have read many of Mr. Sheehan's probing books about the phenomenon of Las Vegas. Bill Bennett who founded Circus Circus for the "middle of America" Vegas visitors was instrumental in making the city a welcoming place for the average vacationer wanting to have a great time without a huge bankroll. Mr. Bennett brought his keen business sense and left a failed business in Arizona to create the empire of Circus Circus in the highly competetive casino environment of Nevada..The book was a great read as are all Jack Sheehan's books about the city he has lived in and loved for decades.
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lexerdg
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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Interesting read but I expected more about the Vegas competition. Alot of conflicting views from family and employees. An okay book about a key casino owner.
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