Frank Lawrence Rosenthal (June 12, 1929 – October 13, 2008), also known as "Lefty" Rosenthal, was an American professional sports gambler, Las Vegas casino executive, organized crime associate, and FBI informant.

Nov 28, 2022 · Portrayed as Sam "Ace" Rothstein in the 1995 film "Casino," expert oddsmaker Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal made millions for the mob in 1970s Las Vegas. He rose to the top of 1970s Las Vegas on a wave of money, mayhem, and murder.

Frank Rosenthal is best known as the central figure in a massive skimming operation run by Midwestern organized crime families with hidden interests in four Las Vegas casinos in the 1970s, a story depicted in the 1995 movie Casino.

Nov 2, 2024 · Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal wasn’t just another name in organized crime — he was pivotal to shaping Las Vegas into a gambling empire. His life was a high-stakes blend of ambition, groundbreaking...

Oct 18, 2008 · On the evening of Oct. 4, 1982, Lefty Rosenthal, the talented professional gambler and gangster-when-necessary who had brought sports betting to casinos in Las Vegas and illicitly run an...

Oct 14, 2008 · Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, the Las Vegas gangster and black book member played by Robert DeNiro in the movie “Casino,” died Monday in Florida at age 79.

Oct 16, 2008 · On Sept. 8, 1961, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal testifies before the Senate Investigations Committee in a probe of organized gambling. He reportedly oversaw gaming secretly at several Las Vegas...

Oct 16, 2008 · Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, who died this week, was a critical player in bringing the business of sports betting to Las Vegas. His life was the basis for the character played by Robert...

Recognized as an expert on casinos and sports gambling, Frank Rosenthal has appeared on Dateline (NBC), Nightline (ABC), Frontline (PBS), and A&E. For much of his professional life, the Chicago-born and casino-bred, Rosenthal has been the country's top handicapper.

Frank Lawrence Rosenthal (June 12, 1929 – October 13, 2008), also known as "Lefty" Rosenthal, was an American professional sports gambler, Las Vegas casino executive, organized crime associate, and FBI informant.