Peter Schmidt first ran the Beverly Hills, in Southgate, Ky. It was taken over by the Cleveland Syndicate, where as he opened the Glenn Hotel, named after his son.
He also had the Glenn Rendezvous,and later, Glenn Schmidts Playtorium. All in Newport.
Two books by, Hank Messick, The Syndicate Wife, and Razzle Dazzle, are Great reading on subject of Illegal Casinos in Newport, Kentucky.