Peter Simone
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Peter Joseph Simone, also known as "Las Vegas Pete" (born 1945), is a Kansas City, Missouri
organized crime figure who is thought to be involved in running illegal gaming activities.
In April 1992, Simone was convicted of money laundering
in a video poker
scam and sentenced to four years imprisonment. Simone was released on probation in 1996 and placed on three years probation. In May 1997, Simone was listed in the Missouri Gaming Commission
"Black Book
", which bars undesirables from entering Missouri casinos.
On January 2, 1999, only two months before the end of his probation period, Simone was caught playing craps
at Harrah's North Kansas City Hotel & Casino
. Although sentenced to spend one day in jail, Simone's probation
period was extended 12 months with four months of electronically monitored house arrest
. Later in 1999, Simone violated probation again as Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) agents observed him at a strip club
for over three hours. This time, Simone went back to prison.
On February 29, 2000, Simone was released from federal custody. He is thought by the FBI to the underboss of the Kansas City crime family
.
See Pat McGuire and Larry Strada-1990.
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
organized crime figure who is thought to be involved in running illegal gaming activities.
In April 1992, Simone was convicted of money laundering
Money laundering
Money laundering is the process of disguising illegal sources of money so that it looks like it came from legal sources. The methods by which money may be laundered are varied and can range in sophistication. Many regulatory and governmental authorities quote estimates each year for the amount...
in a video poker
Video poker
Video poker is a casino game based on five-card draw poker. It is played on a computerized console similar in size to a slot machine.-History:...
scam and sentenced to four years imprisonment. Simone was released on probation in 1996 and placed on three years probation. In May 1997, Simone was listed in the Missouri Gaming Commission
Missouri Gaming Commission
The Missouri Gaming Commission is a state agency that regulates riverboat casinos and charitable bingo in Missouri. It is headquartered in Jefferson City.The Gaming Commission was established in 1993 to regulate excursion gambling boats...
"Black Book
Black Book (gaming)
"Black Book" is the nickname frequently used to refer to a list of persons who are unwelcome in casinos. The name comes from the fact that the persons listed in the "book" are essentially "blacklisted"...
", which bars undesirables from entering Missouri casinos.
On January 2, 1999, only two months before the end of his probation period, Simone was caught playing craps
Craps
Craps is a dice game in which players place wagers on the outcome of the roll, or a series of rolls, of a pair of dice. Players may wager money against each other or a bank...
at Harrah's North Kansas City Hotel & Casino
Harrah's Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is a private gaming corporation that owns and operates over 50 casinos, hotels, and seven golf courses under several brands. The company, based in Paradise, Nevada, is the largest gaming company in the world, with yearly revenues $8.9 billion...
. Although sentenced to spend one day in jail, Simone's probation
Probation
Probation literally means testing of behaviour or abilities. In a legal sense, an offender on probation is ordered to follow certain conditions set forth by the court, often under the supervision of a probation officer...
period was extended 12 months with four months of electronically monitored house arrest
House arrest
In justice and law, house arrest is a measure by which a person is confined by the authorities to his or her residence. Travel is usually restricted, if allowed at all...
. Later in 1999, Simone violated probation again as Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is an agency of the United States Department of Justice that serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and an internal intelligence agency . The FBI has investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crime...
(FBI) agents observed him at a strip club
Strip club
A strip club is an adult entertainment venue in which striptease or other erotic or exotic dance is regularly performed. Strip clubs typically adopt a nightclub or bar style, but can also adopt a theatre or cabaret-style....
for over three hours. This time, Simone went back to prison.
On February 29, 2000, Simone was released from federal custody. He is thought by the FBI to the underboss of the Kansas City crime family
Kansas City crime family
The Kansas City crime family, also known as the Civella crime family, is a Mafia family based in Kansas City, Missouri.-Early history:...
.
Further reading
- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Organized Crime and Use of Violence: hearings before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. 1980. *http://books.google.com/books?vid=OCLC06679032&id=bRZ0MVEIHTwC&q=%22Pete+Simone%22&dq=%22Pete+Simone%22&pgis=1
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Locator Website
See Pat McGuire and Larry Strada-1990.