Early in the Prohibition era, Moe Sedway became part of the New York organized crime gang led by Meyer Lansky and Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel. A loyal and highly effective operative for Siegel, Sedway eventually gained monopoly control of 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.
A breach in their relationship led to rumors that Sedway had gained Lansky's approval for a "hit" on Siegel. The unsolved mystery of who murdered Bugsy in 1947 has spawned numerous theories about the identity of the hitman, but regardless of who pulled the trigger, Bugsy's death opened the way for Moe to flourish as his own man at last. Long overshadowed by Bugsy in the annals of organized crime in America, Moe Sedway is now at last brought out into the light in this riveting tale of the sensational life and times of one of Vegas's most mysterious and little-known figures.
List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One. Bugsy's Emerging Shadow in New York and California
Chapter Two. The Emergence of Las Vegas as a Gambling Town, 1905-1941
Chapter Three. Siegel Extends His Shadow to Las Vegas, 1941-1946
Chapter Four. Siegel and Sedway and the Fabulous Flamingo Hotel and Casino, 1946-1947
Chapter Five. The Murder of Bugsy Siegel, June 20, 1947
Chapter Six. Moe Sedway Emerges from Bugsy's Shadow, 1947-1952
Chapter Seven. "The Little Giant of Fremont Street": Moe Sedway Becomes Legitimate
Afterword
Notes
Bibliography
Index
