Bugsy's Shadow
Early in the Prohibition era, Moe Sedway became part of the New York organized crime gang led by Meyer Lansky and Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel. Through Siegel, he eventually gained a monopoly on the race wire service in Las Vegas and also became an effective casino manager of the Las Vegas Club, El Cortez and the Rex Club. However, a breach in their relationship led to rumors that Sedway had gained Lansky's approval for a "hit" on Siegel. This riveting work by accomplished author Larry D. Gragg describes the sensational life and times of Sedway, one of Vegas' most mysterious and little-known figures.
- Title : Bugsy's Shadow: Moe Sedway, "Bugsy" Siegel, and the Birth of Organized Crime in Las Vegas
- Author: Larry D. Gragg
- hardcover
- Print Length : 240
- Publisher : High Road Books
- Publication Date : October1, 2023
- Dimensions : 1.1 x 9.06 x 6.06 inches
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Early in the Prohibition era, Moe Sedway became part of the New York organized crime gang led by Meyer Lansky and Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel. Through Siegel, he eventually gained a monopoly on the race wire service in Las Vegas and also became an effective casino manager of the Las Vegas Club, El Cortez and the Rex Club. However, a breach in their relationship led to rumors that Sedway had gained Lansky's approval for a "hit" on Siegel. This riveting work by accomplished author Larry D. Gragg describes the sensational life and times of Sedway, one of Vegas' most mysterious and little-known figures.
- Title : Bugsy's Shadow: Moe Sedway, "Bugsy" Siegel, and the Birth of Organized Crime in Las Vegas
- Author: Larry D. Gragg
- hardcover
- Print Length : 240
- Publisher : High Road Books
- Publication Date : October1, 2023
- Dimensions : 1.1 x 9.06 x 6.06 inches