in New South Wales, Australia during an investigation of criminal activities between the US and Australia. He admitted that Genovese Mafia boss Gerardo Catena once owned shares in Bally, but he claimed to have bought him out. He also denied knowing Chicago mobster Joseph Dan Testa, even though Australian police described Testa "as a representative of Bally who visited Australia." The company opened the Park Place Casino & Hotel on December 29, 1979.

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