Moe Dalitz

Moe Dalitz
Born
Morris Barney Dalitz

December 25, 1899
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1989(1989-08-31) (aged 89)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Other namesMr. Las Vegas
Occupation(s)Businessman, gangster, casino owner

Morris Barney Dalitz (December 25, 1899 – August 31, 1989) was an American gangster,[1][2] businessman, casino owner, and philanthropist. He was one of the major figures who shaped Las Vegas in the 20th century. He was often referred to as "Mr. Las Vegas".[3]

  1. ^ "The Unlikely, Still-Ongoing Journey of the Late Moe Dalitz" Archived May 26, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Suzanne Dalitz, Vegas Seven, April 9, 2014
  2. ^ "Moe Dalitz", John L. Smith, Las Vegas Review Journal, February 7, 1999
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference maverick was invoked but never defined (see the help page).