The Green Felt Jungle
 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Ovid Demaris and Ed Reid |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | January 1, 1963 |
| Media type | Print, e-book |
| ISBN | 0671291157 |
The Green Felt Jungle is a 1963 book by Ovid Demaris and Ed Reid,[1] it tells the story of Las Vegas's dark underbelly. It discusses mobsters, prostitution, and political influence peddling.
Characters
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Gus Greenbaum and Benny Binion are amongst the well-known characters who make an appearance in its pages. An important contribution to the early history of the Las Vegas, the time prior to the transition from gangster-control to control by large corporations.
References
- ↑ Delugach, Al (May 22, 1986). "The King of the Glittering 'Jungles' People, Power in Gambling Cities Are Author's Big Game". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-04-06.