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Born in United States · Nationality American — Organised crime / gambling / betting / Las Vegas / Flamingo / violence
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1946–1947: Flamingo budget rises from nearly $1.2 million to approximately $6 million” and “1946–1947: disastrous initial Flamingo opening, temporary closure and subsequent return to profitability”.
Profile No. 1916 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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1946–1947
Under Siegel's direction, the Flamingo's cost escalated to approximately 6 million dollars, angering the organised crime financiers who had invested in the project.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
26 December 1946–May 1947
The Flamingo opened while the hotel was still incomplete; bad weather, disappointing attendance and losses led to a temporary closure. After further work and reopening in March 1947, however, the casino began generating profits.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
20 June 1947
Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.
Siegel was shot dead through the window of Virginia Hill's house in Beverly Hills. Several theories implicate the criminal syndicate, disputes surrounding the Flamingo or personal motives.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
1946
Siegel, funded by syndicate associates, gradually took control of the Flamingo hotel-casino project begun by Billy Wilkerson. Relations between the two men deteriorated and Wilkerson was eventually pushed out.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
May–1944
Police arrested Siegel in the Sunset Tower building after monitoring a horse-race betting operation. He and Allen Smiley ultimately pleaded guilty and were fined.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
1941–1942
Siegel was arrested and prosecuted for the murder of gangster Harry Greenberg. The case weakened after an important witness died, and the charges were eventually dropped.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
années 1940
In California and Las Vegas, Siegel developed and protected interests in racing information networks used by bookmakers. Accounts associate him with violence surrounding competition in this market, particularly against James Ragen.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
15 April 1931
Several historical accounts place Siegel among the armed men associated with Joe Masseria's murder at Coney Island, a key episode at the end of the Castellammarese War.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
années 1920–1930
Siegel became a significant associate of Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano in New York organised crime networks involving bootlegging, gambling and violence, before expanding his activities westwards.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
1930
Siegel was found guilty of a minor offence involving gambling and vagrancy, one of the very few convictions actually recorded against him.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
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