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13. The Real-Life ‘Hole in the Wall Gang’

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He was also the leader of the “Hole in the Wall Gang”, a burglary crew he formed when he moved to Las Vegas in 1971. Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Anthony Spilotro didn’t just oversee casino operations—he also led the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang. This burglary crew earned its nickname by literally smashing through the walls of jewelry stores and luxury homes across Las Vegas. Their bold, brazen robberies contributed to Spilotro’s fearsome reputation and kept law enforcement constantly on their trail. Learn more at The Mob Museum.

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