In the early 1930s, Siegel's violent temperament earned him the nickname "Bugsy," and he became a significant operative for the New York Mafia, particularly under the wing of kingpin Charles "Lucky" Luciano. His pivotal role in the assassination of Sicilian gangster Joe "the Boss" Masseria in 1931 solidified his position in the ranks of organized crime. By the late 1930s, Bugsy transitioned to the West Coast, bringing his bootlegging and gambling enterprises to California. There, he expanded his influence through various criminal activities, establishing a luxurious lifestyle that intertwined with Hollywood's elite, setting the stage for his ambitious venture into Las Vegas and the creation of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
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