Bugsy Siegel: The Visionary Gangster Who Gambled With Fate. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was more than just a ruthless mobster-he was a man with ambition, charm, and a vision that helped shape the future of Las Vegas. From his violent rise in the New York underworld to his Hollywood connections and high-stakes gamble on the Flamingo Hotel, Siegels story is one of power, betrayal, and an untimely, bloody end. Was he a criminal mastermind or a reckless dreamer? A Gangsters Guide to Bugsy Siegel separates fact from fiction, revealing the truth behind one of historys most infamous gangsters.