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Mo Green, a casino owner in Las Vegas, was in a vulnerable position following the financial troubles of his establishment. His unwillingness to negotiate with Michael Corleone, who had ambitions to buy out the casino, played a pivotal role in setting the stage for violence. As Michael proposed a deal to purchase Green's casino, Mo’s immediate reaction was one of indignation and refusal to consider offers from someone who he perceived as weak and desperate; a mindset rooted in the ongoing decline of the Corleone family’s power.