Dennis N. Griffin (Books)

Dennis N. Griffin Books

With a background forged in twenty years of investigations and law enforcement in New York, this author turned to writing, embarking on his first novel in 1996. His work delves into the darker aspects of the criminal underworld, exploring the intricacies of crime and its repercussions. The author does not shy away from gritty realism, often leveraging his extensive knowledge of law enforcement to infuse his narratives with authenticity and suspense. His writings serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with the human psyche's engagement with the underbelly of life.

The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law vs. The Mob

234 pages
9 hours of reading

3.6(332)Add rating

King of the Strip From the 1970s through the mid-1980s, the Chicago Outfit dominated organized crime in Las Vegas. Unreported revenue, known as the "skim," from Outfit-controlled casinos made its way out of Vegas by the bagful, ending up in the coffers of the Windy City crime bosses and their confederates around the Midwest. To ensure the smooth flow of cash, the gangsters installed a front man with no criminal background, Allen R. Glick, as the casino owner of record, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal as the real boss of casino operations, and Tony Spilotro as the ultimate enforcer, who'd do whatever it took to protect their interests. It wasn't long before Spilotro, also in charge of Vegas street crime, was known as the "King of the Strip." Federal and local law enforcement, recognizing the need to rid the casinos of the mob and shut down Spilotro's rackets, declared war on organized crime. The Battle for Las Vegas relates the story of the fight between the tough guys on both sides, told in large part by the agents and detectives who knew they had to win.