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FEDERAL BUREAU AF INVESTIGATION January .15,196 IRviNG REsNIck, Thunderbird Hotel,was advised of the identity'of the interviewing agent. REsNIck was also advised that he did not have to furnish any information and that any information he.did furnish could be used against him in.a court.of law.REsNick.was also'advised that hehada right to an attorney: REsNick said he did not understand the.formality of this interview but that he would certainly help:the FBI in any way possible. .He stated he has always respected the FBI and he asked if.he could be of assistance. REsNIck was told he was being contacted because of.certain allegations the FBi had received concerning him. REsNIck was asked if he nade trips from Las Vegas Nevada, to the East and New 'York City in connection with the operation of the Thunderbird Hotel:. REsNIck stated he certainly did not understand the line of questioning he was being.asked and that ke felt he 'Should.not answer this' type of question until he understood just what.the agent was asking of hin". REsNIck was advised that he was most certainly aware that. the FBi. was vitally interested in hoodlum interest in the Las.Vegas. area.. REsNick stated he was acquainted with many individuals in the ganbling field. He said.perhaps some of these individuals his knowledge, he knew of no individuals violating any laws.. REsNick advised that the: agent had to understand .that Las Vegas is full of former'gamblers fron yarious.parts of the country. He said that intime tocome the management of ranks of the present employees of casinos. He said that at. this time, most casino.managements are individuals with prior gambling backgrounds from other parts oi the country. 1/3/64: Las Vegas, Nevada LV:92-113 On at File # b6 SAS alr.b7c: : 1/9/64 Date.dictated This document contains neither recc ommendations norconclusions of the F.Bi. It is the prope f the FBI your agency; It and its contents are' not to be distributed.outside your agency. and 'is.loaned .:..