Meyer Lansky
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2010) Meyer Lansky Meyer Lansky in 1958 Born Meier Suchowlański (1902-07-04)July 4, 1902 Grodno, Russian Empire Died January 15, 1983(1983-01-15) (aged 80) Miami Beach, Florida Cause of death Lung cancer Resting place Mount Nebo Cemetery, Miami, Florida Nationality Jewish American Known for Mafia associate, Mafia financier Signature Meyer Lansky (born Meier Suchowlański; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the "National Crime Syndicate" in the United States. Lansky developed a gambling empire which stretched across the world. He was said to own points (percentages) in casinos in Las Vegas, Cuba, The Bahamas and London. Although a member of the Jewish Mob, Lansky undoubtedly had strong influence with the Italian Mafia and played a large role in the consolidation of the criminal underworld (although the full extent of this role has been the subject of some debate, as he himself denied many of the accusations against him). Despite all the reports, Lansky was never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling.