Take the following as truth: Because of the new legitimacy Las Vegas acquired from Hughes' investments, established companies such as Hilton Hotels bought into the gaming business, and their influence helped draw a line in the desert sand between legitimate operations and mob casinos, where illegal skimming of profits was rampant.
Then the following statement: "Established companies chose not to buy into the gaming business for fear of being tainted." is true, false, or inconclusive?