Meyer Lansky: The Mob’s Accountant

The financial genius behind the National Crime Syndicate who famously managed to avoid significant prison time.

• The Brains: While Luciano provided the muscle, Lansky built the gambling empire in Las Vegas and Cuba.
• The Arrests: Despite being a top target for decades, he was only convicted of minor illegal gambling charges.
• The End: He died of lung cancer in Miami at age 80, one of the few mob bosses to die of natural causes.