THE MOB MUSEUM LAUNCHES “ONCE UPON A TIME IN VEGAS” SWEEPSTAKES, LIMITED-TIME EXHIBITION TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC FILM “CASINO”
LAS VEGAS (October 2020) – The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, invites Mob history and film buffs to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Casino” by entering the “Once Upon a Time in Vegas” sweepstakes for a chance to win a prize package valued at more than $8,000. In addition, beginning November 13, a temporary exhibit will be on display at the Museum featuring artifacts, memorabilia and rare photographs from the iconic film. Guests will have the opportunity to see an array of movie props linked to the Tangiers hotel-casino—the fictional stand-in for the real-life Stardust on the Las Vegas Strip–as well as an original movie script donated by Frank Cullotta, never-before-publicized images from the set contributed by former Mob defense attorney and City of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and much more.
The aura and popularity of Martin Scorsese’s 1995 cinematic classic “Casino” continues to grow 25 years after its release. Considered one of the greatest Mob movies ever made, its colorful depictions of true events in Las Vegas during the 1970s and ’80s evoke nostalgic memories for those who lived it.
Click here for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind prize package that will transport one lucky winner and a guest back in time to this unforgettable era.
The “Once Upon a Time In Vegas” package includes:
- A VIP Mob Museum experience
- Two Mob Museum Premier Passes
- Whiskey tasting experience for two at the Museum’s Underground speakeasy and distillery
- A 20-minute virtual meet-and-greet with Academy Award-nominated “Casino” screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi
- A signed copy of “Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas” by Pileggi
- A one-of-a-kind artist rendering of the iconic “Casino” promotional poster by British artist Charlie Tippell.
- Two nights’ stay at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas
- Dinner for two at Oscar’s Steakhouse inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino
Entries accepted until Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. PST. Must be 21 or older to enter. Winner will be responsible for all travel-related expenses. Click here to purchase Museum tickets to explore the temporary “Casino” exhibit.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the landmark movie, The Mob Museum will also be hosting a sold out event inside the historic courtroom on Nov. 19 titled “The 25th Anniversary of ‘Casino’: Looking Back at the Mob Movie Classic” with Pileggi, Goodman and other special guests who were part of the film. At the intimate event, attendees will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from the notable individuals on the making of “Casino” and ask any questions they have. Pileggi, will appear virtually, and Goodman will appear in person.
For more information about the Museum, please call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.
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ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery sponsored by Zappos. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums,” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History,” one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas,” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada” and No. 1 in the 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits,” “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.
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