Las Vegas casino pioneer Bob Stupak has died of leukemia at the age of 67, his family announced late Friday.
Stupak, who was known as "Mr. Las Vegas" by an official mayoral proclamation, built the landmark Stratosphere tower on The Strip and is credited with bringing the million-dollar slot machine to the casino floor.
A family spokesman said Stupak died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital with family members at his side.
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Las Vegas casino pioneer Bob Stupak has died of leukemia at the age of 67, his family announced late Friday.
Stupak, who was known as "Mr. Las Vegas" by an official mayoral proclamation, built the landmark Stratosphere tower on The Strip and is credited with bringing the million-dollar slot machine to the casino floor.
A family spokesman said Stupak died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital with family members at his side.
Stupak, who was known as "Mr. Las Vegas" by an official mayoral proclamation, built the landmark Stratosphere tower on The Strip and is credited with bringing the million-dollar slot machine to the casino floor.
A family spokesman said Stupak died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital with family members at his side.