At the time, the city was relatively undeveloped, with only a handful of casinos operating. Their initial investments were primarily in existing casinos, but Siegel had grander ambitions. In the early 1940s, Siegel began to see the potential of Las Vegas as a gambling haven. Recognizing the opportunity, Siegel partnered with other mobsters, including Meyer Lansky and Frank Costello, to invest in t...
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