Arnold Rothstein was a bad dude. But, he wasn't stupid. He's considered notorious, "...as the person who first realized that Prohibition was a business opportunity, (Wikipedia).
My Grandfather spent much of his Law Enforcement career trying to take guys like Rothstein down. Sadly, he was stymied in his efforts. But, business associates of Rothstein killed him when the cops could not.
Hunter
I don't care if it hurts. I want to have control. I want a perfect body. I want a perfect soul. - Creep by Radiohead