Name: Anonymous 2008-03-18 3:57
Meyer Lansky (born Majer Suchowliński, July 4, 1902 – November 15, 1982) was a Jewish gangster who, with Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of The Commission (and possibly the "National Crime Syndicate") in the United States. Lansky also headed up Murder, Inc. for The Commission and was largely responsible for the Mafia's development of Las Vegas. Although Jewish, Lansky undoubtedly played a central role in the Italian Mafia's organization and consolidation of the criminal underworld (although the full extent of this role has come under some debate).