Sutton’s files on the numbers game and the racket that controlled it are even more extensive than they are for many of the casinos. The files are probably more extensive because policy was so widely played. One could place bets for very small amounts and therefore even those who didn’t have the funds to gamble at casinos could play policy. Because so many people played, the profits for those who controlled the racket were astronomical. In his testimony to the Kefauver Committee Sutton says that it was the old musclemen of the Syndicate that moved in to take control of it when it introduced. He states “The old mob fastened itself on policy and clearing house operators.” Prominent among the names he mentions in regard to the statement are those
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Like their counterparts in my other cities across the United States the Jewish elements of the Cleveland Mafia saw in the legally lax environment of Las Vegas an excellent opportunity to turn a large profit. The Jewish elements of the Mafia, including mainly the members of the Cleveland Syndicate orchestrated the Cleveland Mafia’s involvement in Las …show more content…
The situation was ironic because shortly beforehand, his brother had been arrested for gambling related activities. Even during the Kefauver hearings, many members of the Mafia refused to answer simple questions, fearing they might implicate themselves. In one hearing Jack Licavoli said the following “Well senator, excuse me. I refuse to answer all question.” These examples show how even in situations where there guilt is obvious, members of the mafia will make things as difficult as possible. Furthermore, even if lower level members of the Mafia are caught the police had a hard time actually convicting anyone higher up in the ranks since they are removed from getting their hands dirty. This makes for the distinct problem that much of the evidence isn’t immediately clear. It is only after searching through both the primary and secondary sources extensively that the actual power structure begins to manifest itself. One of the best ways of determining the structure is by looking at the relationship between known associates of various individuals and by doing so determine who controls
Like their counterparts in my other cities across the United States the Jewish elements of the Cleveland Mafia saw in the legally lax environment of Las Vegas an excellent opportunity to turn a large profit. The Jewish elements of the Mafia, including mainly the members of the Cleveland Syndicate orchestrated the Cleveland Mafia’s involvement in Las …show more content…
The situation was ironic because shortly beforehand, his brother had been arrested for gambling related activities. Even during the Kefauver hearings, many members of the Mafia refused to answer simple questions, fearing they might implicate themselves. In one hearing Jack Licavoli said the following “Well senator, excuse me. I refuse to answer all question.” These examples show how even in situations where there guilt is obvious, members of the mafia will make things as difficult as possible. Furthermore, even if lower level members of the Mafia are caught the police had a hard time actually convicting anyone higher up in the ranks since they are removed from getting their hands dirty. This makes for the distinct problem that much of the evidence isn’t immediately clear. It is only after searching through both the primary and secondary sources extensively that the actual power structure begins to manifest itself. One of the best ways of determining the structure is by looking at the relationship between known associates of various individuals and by doing so determine who controls