EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 10 MIN
Mafia Money Machine: Gambling, Labor, Construction & Fraud
from A History of the American Mafia Podcast: Organized Crime, Mob Families, Bosses, Gangsters, Prohibition, Criminal Trials, and the Rise of La Cosa Nostra · host Podily & Josh Linsk
From Meyer Lansky’s casino skimming to labor racketeering on the New York waterfront and construction contracts that funneled illicit cash, this episode traces how organized crime turned everyday industries into profit engines. We follow the financial tactics behind gambling, labor, construction, and fraud—and look at how law‑enforcement uncovered these hidden networks, showing why mob money was less about street violence and more about smart economic manipulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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