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62~1273 fey ma fe - / Coy ee a ( a ae Aa ‘ORANDUL FOR THE DIRECTOR, bX NC D) - “ v CR: is allegedly backed ‘iia notorious i gambler, and the establishment is operated by It is also believed by s an interest in this establishment. It is a local product, fronts for this es- tablishment. —————_ ae With reference to ope bling operations in Miami for the coming winter concen, CMMI 2:20 thut the main obstacle to Y opening at this time is a des on the part of the Syndicate to freeze or out the rowd; that at this time the Governor's office is read to "go", as are the local officials. He pointed out, however, not Gia am: somewhat dubious about opening at this time inasmuch as he 1s No —— a wags most emphatic in stating thot e share in s apsolutely honest and under no consideration would b & = BB nce nc of local gambling houses. He pointed out, however, that has more or less had his hands tied by the action of the City Manager's office in Miami, who, through the City Attorney, had an interpretation of his power set out. With further reference to the local Syndicate, the Royal Pelm Club was operated by these six indiviauals ua during the past winter season; that, however, it, is his opinion they ME merely fronted for an individual by the name off BURNSTEIN, who banked this. * gambling establishment during the past winter season. BURNSTEIN is from the ‘PURPLE GANG, in Detroit, and is reputedly very wealthy. The local Syndicate insisted, however, that they actually ran the Royal Palm during the past season, and denied that BURNSTEIN was banking the establishment. With reference to the coming coocon SIR 2 cornea the Syndicate again will operate the Royal Palm Club, and claim they will 4 bank the games themselves. However, he feels positive that if they do run without the aid of BURNSTEIN that the establishment will be banked by who has previously been mentioned. olnted out that e Royal Falm receives a very large play during ourist sexson, and thet none of the local Syndicate has sufficient funds to bank such a large scale gambling operation. ve ference pe who manages the Royal Paln, quate; <.<: that mreceives a percentece of the profits Trom gambling, and that the Syndicate essumes all expenses in connection with the cperation of the floor show and orchestra at this place. He are Yo) thane ante Ind tert aus