Pam, Sad to see the old Monte Carlo (etc.) building go. My friend and old Fremont St. casino operator Jim Young told me stories of dealing
Faro to Nick the Greek in the Monte Carlo. One time Nick had him stuck-I'm thinking six figures-and Jimmie goes into the cage to check the
bankroll. There was only $1500. Jimmie goes back to the game and spent the next several days getting the money back.
I believe Harold Smith of Harolds Club in Reno was looking to buy the Monte Carlo at one time. I guess he wasn't too impressed with
Las Vegas and passed it up.