Originally Posted By: CabriniGreen
Was it solely notoriety that made it impossible for Lansky to get legit investments?


Lansky did have legitimate investments and for a long time he had money he could rightfully show. For years he lived in the penthouse suite at the Majestic in Manhattan. That's not cheap real estate. What happened was Cuba. The amount of money he could show was probably about as much as his Cuban interests. I believe he became very nervous as a result. The fact that he was a big name in the eyes of law enforcement didn't help.