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The Battle for Las Vegas
The Law vs. The Mob
Book • 2006
The Battle for Las Vegas by Dennis N. Griffin explores the intense battle between law enforcement and organized crime in Las Vegas from the 1970s through the mid-1980s.
The book focuses on Tony Spilotro, the notorious enforcer for the Chicago Outfit, and the law enforcement efforts to dismantle his operations.
Griffin's narrative is based on accounts from agents and detectives who were involved in the fight against organized crime.
The book focuses on Tony Spilotro, the notorious enforcer for the Chicago Outfit, and the law enforcement efforts to dismantle his operations.
Griffin's narrative is based on accounts from agents and detectives who were involved in the fight against organized crime.
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Recommended as a source for researching the story.

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Recommended as a source for historical research on the episode's subject matter.

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