Las Vegas’ Mobster Past & Mafia Museum

Before Las Vegas became a corporate-run entertainment hub, it was once a mobster’s paradise. The Mafia played a huge role in building Las Vegas, funding some of the city’s most famous casinos and resorts while running illegal gambling operations, underground businesses, and high-stakes crime networks. Today, you can explore Vegas’ mob history through famous sites and visit the Mob Museum, where exhibits dive deep into the rise and fall of organized crime in Las Vegas.

Want to walk in the footsteps of Vegas’ most notorious mobsters? Whether you’re a history buff or a true crime fan, these must-see sites and tours bring the Mafia’s Vegas era to life.