Arnold Rothstein

Death by Force

Arnold Rothstein, a prominent figure in the New York underworld, met a violent end on November 6, 1928, at the age of 46. Known as "The Brain" and "The Big Bankroll," Rothstein was a notorious gambler and crime boss who had a significant influence on organized crime in the early 20th century. His death was the result of a gunshot wound sustained during a poker game at the Park Central Hotel in Manhattan on November 4, 1928. Rothstein was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries two da ...Read More

Ninety years later, Arnold Rothstein murder still a mystery

One of New York's most notorious gamblers is shot to death |

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