Sam Rothstein was inspired by a real-life mobster. Which real Mafiosos and casinos inspired the story? Which on-screen scenes mimic actual events? Read on to discover five true mob stories behind Casino:ġ. Director Martin Scorcese's Mafia classic is based on real-life mobsters working and hustling in Las Vegas.
On the next Mob Monday, Casino airs at 6/5c, followed by an all-new episode of The Making of the Mob: New York at 10/9c.
