flagship of organized crime on the Strip". Constellation Inc, led by a trio that included Bill Boyd, was chosen by the gaming control board to temporarily manage the casino. Sachs fought to regain control of the Stardust, but was rejected. In January 1984, he and Tobman agreed to sell the Stardust and pay the fines. A 130-day period was granted to keep the gaming license intact while the men tried to sell the resort. Meanwhile, a federal grand jury indicted five former Stardust employees for their role in the latest skimming operation. Trans-Sterling Inc, the resort's operating company owned by Sachs and Tobman, was also indicted for its role. Charges against one of the five employees were later dismissed, due to a lack of conclusive evidence. Several prospective buyers emerged for the Stardust, including William Morris, who owned the nearby Landmark hotel-casino. Wayne Newton was another candidate, and Sachs and Tobman ultimately chose him, although he encountered problems in acquiring the necessary funds. The gaming control board became concerned that Newton was chosen merely to delay the sale of the Stardust. The 130-day deadline passed without a sale. Sachs and Tobman filed a suit against the state, seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to maintain the gaming license. However, a judge ruled against them. In September 1984, Sachs and Tobman alleged that Constellation had diverted revenue from the Stardust to benefit its other casinos. Meanwhile, four groups were in discussions to purchase the Stardust. Morris began negotiations with Imperial Palace owner Ralph Engelstad to become equal partners in a purchase of the Stardust. Stuart and Clifford S. Perlman were also in discussions to buy the resort. California Hotel and Casinos, led by the Boyd family, agreed in November 1984 to purchase the Stardust. The sale was finalized on March 1, 1985. Meanwhile, Sachs and Tobman would make several attempts to reclaim the money that they paid in fines, stating that they were forced to sign a settlement with the state to sell the Stardust. Their efforts were unsuccessful, although the state did agree to pay Sachs $450,000, resolving a dispute over casino entertainment taxes. Later years The Boyd purchase helped to end the era of mob control in Las Vegas casinos. Prior to that point, Bill Boyd had never considered owning a Las Vegas Strip property. The Boyd family were surprised to see how profitable the Stardust actually