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The Gambler
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The Gambler

How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History

Dey Street, 2017 más...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Concrete Examples
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Swashbuckling tycoon Kirk Kerkorian, the hotel and casino developer and owner, movie mogul and undisputed “King of Las Vegas” lived to be almost 100. Kerkorian stayed active as the world’s boldest dealmaker and commercial risk taker for most of his long life. Journalist William C. Rempel describes the breadth, scope and financial worth of Kerkorian’s business ventures. He covers the colorful cast of characters that spiced up Kerkorian’s life, including Elvis Presley, Steve Wynn, Cary Grant, John Wayne and “Nick the Greek” Dandolos. This fascinating biography is a winning bet for anyone interested in Las Vegas, the movie business or bold dealmaking.  

Take-Aways

  • Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian was much more than a rags-to-riches billionaire.
  • He was born into an Armenian immigrant family on June 6, 1917, in Fresno, California.
  • Kerkorian was an intrepid pilot during World War II. After the war, he built a successful air charter and airplane brokerage business.

About the Author

Award-winning investigative journalist William C. Rempel had a long career at the Los Angeles Times as a writer and an editor.  


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