Oscar's Party.(Oscar Goodman)(Las Vegas, Nevada mayor)(Interview)

Byline: George Wayne

Only in gangster-built Las Vegas could the highest elected official be a hard-drinking gambler and former defense lawyer for the Mob. But Mayor Oscar Goodman, often with feathered showgirls at his side, is leading an intense push to revitalize the downtown and transform Sin City into a first-rate metropolis. Our correspondent chats with the mayor, who is currently considering a run for the U.S. Senate.

George Wayne: So, Oscar, what is your favorite movie of all time?

Oscar Goodman: Well, of course it has to be Casino, where some of the greatest acting of all time took place.

G.W. Especially yours, right? You were in that …