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Why Joe Pesci Got Whacked in Casino

In Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film “Casino,” the character of Nicky Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, meets a violent end that serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative. To understand why Nicky was “whacked,” one must delve into the dynamics of the Las Vegas mob scene of the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the […]