Of all the many bookmakers, numbers guys, and other top illegal gamblers who have operated across America over the years, who in your mind was the most successful, professional, and became among the wealthiest in that field of endeavor?

It doesn't have to be an Italian mafioso or wiseguy per se. He could be Jewish, Irish, German, Japanese, or any other ethnicity. In L.A., Chicago, or the east coast. Doesn't matter.

Who was among the very best engaging in that racket?

I'll allow you to pick two of your absolute top choices. Who were they? Or him?

Let's see who forum members pick. I'm curious as to how others think about this.