Benny Binion
American gambling magnate and crime boss (1904–1989)
Died aged 85ScorpioUnited States
Biography
Lester Ben Binion (November 20, 1904 – December 25, 1989), better known as Benny Binion, was an American casino operator who established illegal gambling operations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. In 1931, Binion was convicted of shooting and killing a rumrunner, Frank Bolding. In the 1940s, he relocated to Nevada, where gambling was legal, and opened the successful Binion's Horseshoe casino in downtown Las Vegas.
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Family
- Children
- Jack BinionTed Binion
Awards & honours (1)
- Poker Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Benny Binion
- How old was Benny Binion?
- Benny Binion died on December 25, 1989 at the age of 85.
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- Benny Binion was born on November 20, 1904.
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- Benny Binion was born in Grayson County.
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- Benny Binion's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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- Benny Binion is a citizen of United States.
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- Benny Binion is known as entrepreneur, poker player.
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- Wikidata lists 2 children of Benny Binion.
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