Son of Strat developer recalls how towering icon came to be
By Richard N. Velotta
Published on April 30, 2026.
Robert Edward Stupak, the son of Strat Tower developer Bob Stupaks, may hold the record for most time spent in a casino by a minor as the iconic observation tower celebrates its 30th anniversary. Nevada, who was also a Las Vegas casino owner and entrepreneur, won titles at the World Series of Poker and the Super Bowl of Poker, and competed on the World Poker Tour. He also competed in cash games, including High Stakes Poker on GSN. Stupk, now 50, also operates Stups Vegas, an event-planning company that coordinates corporate and leisure travel to Las Vegas. He is best known for his poker skills and successful business development.
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