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2 unusual facts about Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel


Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel

Benny served time in Leavenworth Penitentiary from 1953 to 1957 for tax evasion.

How Am I Doin'

They all get out in front of a casino (which appears to be the Binion's – the Horseshoe Casino – as it' is the only Las Vegas casino with shoe in the name, which is visible).


Hamid Dastmalchi

Dastmalchi was involved in a legal dispute in 1999 with Binion's Horseshoe after the new management would not let him cash in over $800,000 in chips he had won prior to a legal battle in which Becky Binion Behnen replaced Jack Binion as the head of the casino.

Horseshoe Casino Tunica

Under Harrah's, the Tunica "Shoe" became home to a World Series of Poker circuit event; previously, the Horseshoe had partnered with the neighboring Gold Strike to host the Jack Binion World Poker Open, a stop on the World Poker Tour.

Reba Rambo McGuire

The McGuires have written numerous songs for other artists, including Debby Boone, The Bill Gaither Trio, The Archers, Sandi Patty, David and Nicole Binion and Dave Boyer.

Ted Forrest

Ted also owns one WSOP championship bracelet that formerly belonged to Hamid Dastmalchi, which he purchased from Dastmalchi after the 1992 World Series of Poker champion complained that the bracelet wasn't worth what the Binion family claimed.

Vegas Dream

Featuring a back-drop of old downtown Las Vegas (with signs featuring thinly veiled references to the Pioneer Club ("Pionee Club" in the game), Binion's Horseshoe and Glitter Gulch), players then choose which to play of the two versions of the game: "Vegas Dream" (storyline version) or "One Spot" (strictly gaming, no storyline).


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