There were people who, through the pressure of the CIA, forcefully took over the two casinos in Stenson's hands from the four major gangs.
The annual revenue of Stenson's two casinos reached 5 billion US dollars. That accounted for 30% of the total revenue of the entire Las Vegas casino.
The four major gangs' share was 15 billion US dollars. For them, this kind of income was something they never dared to think about before. Now, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they weren't gangs, but gambling tycoons.
This was also why they were so grateful to Mr. Fang. The benefits involved in doing things for him were too great.
Not only them, but outsiders were also envious and wanted to get a piece of the pie in Las Vegas.
Just like that, a venture capital company used their connections to put pressure on Stenson through the CIA when the Stranger's family was wiped out, forcing him to give up his casino resources.
Only the CIA themselves knew how much of the pie they took, but who would believe that they didn't?
To be willing to offend the four major Mexican gangs to put pressure on Stenson, only an idiot would believe that they didn't have huge benefits.
That's why there was this show of Sal calling Stenson.
Stenson was going to change hands anyway, and he didn't mind selling it at a high price. On one hand, it was to give the CIA face, lest they restrict him when he left the country. So, he just went with the flow.
However, his boss, Xu Cheng, wasn't such a pushover.
Xu Cheng's style was that if you don't mess with me, I won't go with you. But if you try to take advantage of me or use me, then sorry, I won't let you off easily.
He was never one to take a loss.
So, whoever stepped into the pit, he would kill them!
Two days later, after Stenson contacted the venture capital company, the price was settled.
They were willing to buy the two casinos in Stenson's hands for 20 billion US dollars.
Xu Cheng only spent 3 billion to buy these two casinos back then, and at that time, several casinos were on the verge of bankruptcy. After four years of reselling, he made a profit of seven times that amount. Most importantly, the casinos also pocketed more than 20 billion US dollars in profits for him.
Following the head of the venture capital company was also a mid-level CIA official. In his words, in order to ensure the protection of the industry, this deal must be open and transparent.
In fact, they were here to monitor, and the venture capital company would probably give them a share of the profits they made based on the transaction price.
"I hope to complete the transaction within a week. If it doesn't work, I won't sell," Statham said.
The venture capital firm thought for a while and said: "Sure. We will ensure that the funds are in place within a week. Can we sign the contract now?"
The CIA had a department that specialized in investigating the revenue of market companies. They had investigated the two casinos in Stenson's hands and knew their annual revenue. That was why they were looking for someone to take over the casinos because they knew that the financial backer behind Stenson, The Other Guest, might be in danger. However, they could not openly snatch the two casinos in Stenson's hands. After all, the United States still had to protect its capital industry, so they could only find other companies with courage and financial ability to take over the casinos. They had the information and methods, and they were just waiting for someone who was willing to take over and was sincere. This venture capital company was very sincere and was willing to give their department a 'favor fee'!
With a 20 billion acquisition and an annual profit of 5 billion, he would be able to recoup his capital in four years!
This was a great deal.
This venture capital firm was not stupid. It was obviously very excited and anxious.
After Stenson signed the contract, he first received the initial transaction amount of 5 billion US dollars, and then he walked away.
The senior executive of the venture capital firm and the senior executive of the CIA's market research department were left behind. The two raised their wine glasses and clinked.
"Cheers, Gans."
"I hope that in the future, you will take care of our two casinos," the senior executive of the venture capital firm said.
"Of course, we will use our connections to make your two casinos the first choice for tourists at the airport of entry. We will officially protect you." The middle-level CIA official smiled.
"Then let's have a pleasant cooperation."
"Let's have a pleasant cooperation." After the two clinked their glasses again, everything felt wonderful. The senior executive of the venture capital firm even felt proud of the deal.
Why?
Because it had always been difficult to get involved in the Las Vegas industry. First of all, the four gangs had invisibly controlled and prevented outside forces and capital from getting involved. In recent years, no matter how much capital they had, they could only watch as the four gangs and Stenson made a lot of money. Now, not only did their venture capital firm forcefully enter, but they also took over the two largest casinos. This was 30% of the industry in Las Vegas, and it was snatched from the hands of the four gangs. How could they not be proud?
This executive was even praised by the board of directors in the company because of this deal.
Just after they took over the casinos and stabilized all the staff and core members, they opened for business without any reorganization.
It was also at this time that members of the Mexican gangs poured into their casinos in large numbers to gamble.
"This money was indeed not given in vain. Today's traffic should have increased compared to before, right?" The senior executive of the venture capital firm looked at the crowd coming in to gamble. He stood at the spiral staircase on the second floor with his hands on his hips. He looked very heroic in his suit.
"Today's traffic is indeed more than the past two days. I took a look. Our two casinos have three times the traffic of the other casinos," the casino director said.
"Yes, this means that most of the tourists coming to Las Vegas from the United States must have come for the reputation of our casinos. Work harder and place advertisements at those airports."
"Yes."
The senior executive of the venture capital firm looked at the gamblers downstairs and felt that they were all flowing US dollars.
The company directly gave him management rights and let him be fully responsible for a series of matters related to the acquisition. He would probably get a huge bonus at the end of the year.
Just thinking about it made him excited and felt that he was full of motivation to do anything.
However, he would not know that the reason why there were so many people in their two casinos today was all because members of the four gangs of Mexico had poured in.
Do what?
Of course, recreate the sniping from back then!
"In the dice area, numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8 are all small; numbers 2, 5, 7, 9, and 10 are all big," Xu Cheng said into his earpiece.
Xu Cheng went to the square outside the casino, changed his appearance, and put on a pair of sunglasses. He was drinking at the open-air bar and talking into his earpiece.
Soon, 40 gang members went over with 300 thousand chips each.
Soon, after half a day in the morning, the person in charge of the backstage treasury came over with a serious face and said, "Boss, we don't have enough money in the treasury."
"Not enough?" He frowned. "What do you mean?"
"It means that our capital has hit rock bottom."
The senior executive immediately stood up. "We're losing money?"
"We're taking out 50 million every day. Right now, we have less than 2 million left. "
"What?!" The senior executive was stunned. "You mean, we lost money?"
"Yes, I suspect that someone is hiring a master to snipe us."
(End of Chapter)
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