Nessa Holt, portrayed by Marsha Thomason, is the head pit boss of the Montecito and is described as being the best in Las Vegas. She left the show after the second season to pursue other projects). At the opening of season three, Nessa is explained to have left Las Vegas and been given a new identity to be able to live with her father and long-lost sister). According to some sources, she left Las Vegas to sign a contract with another show.