The Stardust: Pittsburgh’s mob outpost in Vegas History ...

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Dec 22, 2020 · For about a decade, the Stardust was Pittsburgh numbers banker Jakie Lerner ‘s Vegas headquarters. It was where he gambled and held court, according to former friends and relatives. Jaffe’s hospitality made it possible for Lerner to rack up massive gambling debts. In 1961, for example, Lerner owed the Stardust $24,000.Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins