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Episode Synopsis
Buzz Marconi moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, and somehow transformed from an Italian kid from the south side of Chicago into Cowboy Buzz. It's a wild story. Check it out.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction on of Cowboy Buzz[02:07] Moving to Las Vegas, working at The Stardust[20:53] Brilliant mob casino strategies[23;10] Tony Spilotro and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal[27:19] Becoming a shift boss Foxy's Firehouse[29:28] Did certain dealers cheat players?[31:06] A wild craps swing on credit and Milton Jaffe[35:20] Milton Jaffe magic trick[37:06] Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas[41:09] Stories about dealers, cheating, and work ethic[46:59] Cowboy Buzz's juice is revealed[48:51] Naked women tanning at The Tropicana pool[55:53] Becoming "Cowboy Buzz"[1:02:07] Playing rugby age 73[1:04:51] Meeting Max Rubin[1:09:05] The first Blackjack Ball[1:10:30] Being a clown diver at Caesars Palace
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