The True Story Behind Scorsese’s ‘Casino’

Geri McGee married one of the most powerful men in Las Vegas. Their fairytale tuned into a nightmare of drugs, guns, a car bomb, and lots of jewelry. [Image] [Image]( The Real-Life Gangster’s Wife from Casino “She was the most beautiful girl I ever saw,” Frank Rosenthal remembers. “Statuesque. Great posture. And everyone who met her liked her in five minutes. The girl had fantastic charm. “When I met Geri, she was a dancer at the Tropicana. She was also a chip hustler. She was a working girl. She had a couple of guys who she went with, and she made about $300,000 a year. “I used to meet her after work, but the more I went out with her, the more I saw in her. I realized that I was changing my attitude toward her one night when I went over to see her dance at the Trop. When she came out, I saw that she was topless. Suddenly, it bothered me. I walked out. She didn’t give it much thought. She just thought I was busy. I don’t think it even dawned on Geri that I was beginning to feel differently about her.” [Read the Full Story]( [Image] [Image]( Amazon Has a Ton of (Seriously Great) Luggage On Sale Right Now Right now, Amazon is offering discount after discount on some of the most sought out luggage brands in the traveling game. Samsonite hard-shelled cases up to 30 percent off, London Fog underseaters under $100, and duffle bags worthy of seeing places besides the locker room of my gym are just some of the items up for grabs. Since we’re not one to gatekeep, we had to let this secret sale be known, and violà , here we are. Ahead, 15 of the best deals from Amazon's luggage sale. Here's to waiting anxiously in the TSA security check line again. [Read the Full Story](  [Image]( The 50 Best Father's Day Gifts for the Coolest Dad Around So you've got what the kids call a "cool dad.” Congratulations—that's a rare breed of father. Not that he doesn't let the occasional [dad joke]( slip through, or wear the occasional cringe-inducing T-shirt, or occasionally mutter aloud to himself about the state of the world while he scrolls through Apple News. But the man's got good taste, and he's more likely to turn you onto a good whiskey, a great gadget, or life-changing music than vice versa. Here's how you can switch things up: Get him an [equally cool](, [completely thoughtful]( gift for [Father's Day](. Wouldn't you know it, we've got 50 of those right here, and you've got [plenty of time left]( to shop. [Read the Full Story]( [Image]( It's Never Too Early to Prep for Amazon Prime Day 2021, As These Deals Prove And so it begins: the anticipation for Amazon Prime Day 2021. Nothing's been made official yet. But as you and everyone else who's ever ordered two-day shipping on a pack of toilet paper and a jar of mayonnaise to save the hassle of going to an actual store knows, when it does arrive, it'll be heralded by a slew of deals on just about everything worth saving money up for. Earbuds and noise-cancelling headphones. Cheap-but-great watches. Exercise equipment. Kitchen appliances big and small. Bedding. Hell, beds, too. So we'll do our part and keep you in the loop with the most important updates as the anticipation builds. Keep in mind that the yearly Prime Day is for Prime members only, so if you're not one of those, the price of admission is $13 a month. Otherwise, have at it. [Read the Full Story](  [Image]( The 16 Best Shoes to Get You Ready for Summer Fall may be the season when we really start dressin', but summer is the season where we get to take it easy, indulge in the warm weather with abandon, and really kick back. And speaking of kicking back: Because you'll be wearing less, each item in a given outfit has to be extra considered, especially your footwear. Those sneakers aren't just grounding the look, they're helping to define it. Those slides aren't simply for shuffling, they're for stunting, too. And those loafers? Well, they really pull the vibe together. With all that in mind, it's time to start shopping for the perfect pair (or three) of summer shoes. Are you in the mood for some canvas plimsolls? Driving mocs? Are you a desert boot dude or a Birkenstock boy? These are the questions you have to ask yourself. And then, once you've plumbed the depths of your personality, go out there and get whatever your heart desires. The sun's shining. The weather is warming. It's time to—dare we say it?—really start dressin'. But it's summer (almost), so start with the shoes. [Read the Full Story]( [Image]( 'It's the Fanciest Hotel I've Ever Stayed In and I'm Only Here Because I Might Die': The Corona Inn Diaries Last winter, Alex McElroy spent eight days inside a New York City quarantine hotel. "It is the fanciest hotel I have ever stayed in, and I am here only because I might die", he writes of the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, where he documented each and every moment of his mind-bending stay. [Read the Full Story](  Follow Us       [Unsubscribe](  [Privacy Notice](  esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019   Â