Originally Posted by ScottD
Great article.

Regarding Catena, his partners in Runyon were Zwillman, Newark-based Jewish gangster Abe Green, and Barney Sugerman. Barney's son Myron, who is an amazing teller of stories, has a great book out that goes into detail about his own forays into the vending/video gaming industry and ties to the mob: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Last-Jewish-Gangster-Meyer-ebook/dp/B0773ZWFTJ

Also, another mobster tied in the industry was Trafficante underboss Frank Diecidue. He ran Dixie Amusements in Tampa.

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Thanks Scott.

Yes I'm aware about Zwillman and Lansky in the racket as well. Some say that Catena started out with Zwillman in NJ before stepping out with the Italians.