While running Horseshoe Gaming, Binion started the World Poker Open which at one time was a major feeder tournament for the World Series of Poker.īinion was inducted into the American Gaming Association's Gaming Hall of Fame on June 11, 2004. As of 2008, Binion's name appears on the 'Jack Binion's Steakhouse' at Horseshoe Tunica and Horseshoe Hammond and several of the Horseshoe-branded casinos still carry slot machines bearing Binion's likeness called 'Who Wants To Be A Binionaire?' that originated before the Harrah's acquisition. Binion continued to promote the casinos for Harrah's Entertainment following his sale of the company in 2004 to Harrah's. He also acquired the rights to the Horseshoe brand outside of the state of Nevada.īinion went on to form Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corporation which developed and operated several riverboat casinos under the Horseshoe name.

Jack Binion, as one of the heirs, sold his interest in Binion's Horseshoe to his sister, Becky Behnen, while retaining a token 1% interest in the operation so that he could lawfully retain his Nevada Gaming License. In 1998, following the death of Benny Binion, there was a protracted legal battle for control of the casino among the heirs. Privately held, Binion's Horseshoe was one of Nevada's most successful casino operations. His stature within the organization grew following the Horseshoe's 1970 hosting of the first World Series of Poker, which would become the largest poker tournament in the world. Jack worked for his father at Binion's Horseshoe, a casino and hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.īinion became president of the Horseshoe casino in 1963 at the age of 26.

He is the son of casino magnate Benny Binion. Jack Binion is an American businessman and was chairman of Wynn Resorts (2006-2018).

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