From the poor streets of downtown New York, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel worked his way up through the mafia and through Hollywood. And then he set his sights on Las Vegas. 

Siegel bought what is now the Strip, determined to make a luxurious casino resort where people would have fun as they were parted from their money. The mafia funded the wayward project, and Siegel was ready to bask at the top of the mob with a glamorous lifestyle – until he crossed a line, and the mob had no choice but to take him out. 

This episode is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club and ZipRecruiter. 

Music is by Kevin MacLeod, Rafael Archangel, Damiano Baldoni, and Kai Engel