Bob Stupak (born April 6, 1942 in Pittsburgh) is a well-known Las Vegas casino owner and entrepreneur. He is the son of Chester Stupak, a man who operated the longest running floating craps game in Pittsburgh. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Ultimate Poker Challenge (UPC) is a series of weekly poker tournaments acting as super-satellites into the series semi-finals. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... The WSOP logo The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious set of poker tournaments in the world. ... The large and growing jargon of poker includes many terms. ... The World Poker Tour (WPT) is a series of poker tournaments featuring most of the worlds professional players. ... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18, 1816 (city) Government  - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area  - City 151. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in Nevada. ...

Once the younger Stupak reached legal age, he moved to Vegas and started a coupon book venture. He sold books full of two-for-ones and other items. Stupak later moved to Australia to pursue a similar business venture, only to be asked to leave the country for questionable business practices.

While in Australia, Stupak was briefly married to Annette Suna, and they had a daughter, Nicole. From 1971 to 1985, Stupak was married to Sandra Joyce Wilkinson, and had two more children, Nevada and Summer.

Stupak moved to Las Vegas in 1971, eventually raising enough money to acquire a small, 1.5 acre (6,000 m²) parcel north of Sahara Avenue at Las Vegas Boulevard South. On March 31, 1974, Bob Stupak's World Famous Historic Gambling Museum officially opened for business. "The name was about 10 feet [3 m] longer than the casino," Stupak recalled years later. On May 21, an air conditioner caught fire and burned the building down. Arson was suspected, but the insurance company eventually settled the claim. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (91st in leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1979 Stupak opened Vegas World, a casino known for its crazy promotions and new twists on games. At its peak in the mid 1980's, Vegas World grossed $100 million per year. For the song by the Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ... Bob Stupaks 102-room Vegas World opened July 13, 1979. ...

In 1989, Stupak won a widely publicized million dollar wager on Super Bowl XXIII. Later that year, he won the Deuce to Seven Lowball championship at the World Series of Poker. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Date January 22, 1989 Stadium Joe Robbie Stadium City Miami, Florida MVP Jerry Rice, Wide receiver Favorite 49ers by 7 National anthem Billy Joel Coin toss Nick Buoniconti, Bob Griese, and Larry Little Referee Jerry Seeman Halftime show Be Bop Bamboozled - South Florida-area dancers and performers, and 3-D... The WSOP logo The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious set of poker tournaments in the world. ...

In 1995 Stupak suffered a horrendous motorcycle accident, breaking every bone in his face and going into a coma. Although the initial prognosis was that he would not survive, Stupak made a full recovery. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

At the time of his motorcycle crash, Stupak was at work developing The Stratosphere, a massive observation tower that would be the largest sign in Las Vegas. The tower opened in late April of 1996 at a cost of $550 million but was a financial disaster. Many came to see the tower, but few stopped long enough to gamble, dine or shop. The Stratosphere went bankrupt soon thereafter, was sold, and is now profitable. The Stratosphere Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, owned by American Casino & Entertainment Properties which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Real Estate Partners. ...

Stupak continues to plan Vegas projects, including a purchase of the Moulin Rouge Hotel and a huge hotel shaped like the RMS Titanic, but to date these endeavors have not borne fruit. Moulin Rouge Hotel was a hotel and casino located in west Las Vegas, Nevada that is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. ... For other uses, see Titanic. ...

Stupak appeared in the first season of the GSN series High Stakes Poker. He also appeared at a final table during the first season of the World Poker Tour. The Game Show Network logo (1997-2004) The Game Show Network Logo (1994-1997) GSN (formerly known on-air as Game Show Network) is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite channel dedicated to game shows, casino game shows, interactive television games, and reality shows. ... High Stakes Poker Logo High Stakes Poker is a cash game poker television program broadcast by the cable television network GSN in the United States. ... The World Poker Tour (WPT) is a series of poker tournaments featuring most of the worlds professional players. ...

Stupak is nicknamed "The Mayor" because of unsuccessful campaigns for the office of mayor of Las Vegas in 1983 and 1987. Locals have also nicknamed him "Bob Stupid" for his many zany business failures.

As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $550,000

Campaign for Lieutenant Governor

On May 1, 2006, Stupak unexpectedly filed to run as a Democrat for Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. [1] Also running were Republican Treasurer Brian Krolicki and Stupak's former girlfriend and former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Janet Moncrief who was originally a Democrat but ran as a Republican. On November 7, Krolicki was elected to the post, with Stupak placing third with 17% of the vote. A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Brian Krolicki is an American political figure. ...

Further reading

• Smith, John L. 1997. No Limit: The Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak and Las Vegas' Stratosphere Tower. Huntington Press. ISBN 0-929712-18-8

External links

• World Poker Tour Profile
• Pro Poker Source Profile
• Hendon Mob tournament results
• PokerListings.com Player Profile