He eventually became involved in illegal gambling operations in San Francisco and Los Angeles , and later on mob - owned casinos in Las Vegas .
During the 1930s , Biase was arrested on charges including bookmaking , burglary , and armed robbery .
Biase eventually became involved in illegal gambling operations in San Francisco and Los Angeles , and later on mob - owned casinos in Las Vegas .
During the 1930s , Biase was arrested on charges including bookmaking , burglary , and armed robbery .