
Las Vegas History: How Las Vegas’ First Telephone Exchange Made Bugsy Siegel’s Race Wire Possible
How Las Vegas’ First Telephone Exchange Made Bugsy Siegel’s Race Wire Possible Las Vegas, Nevada, is known for its casinos, gambling, and nightlife. But did you know that the city’s first telephone exchange was established in 1909? This early development in telecommunications played a key role in sports betting and the rise of Bugsy Siegel’s race wire.