Podcast appearances and mentions of Benny Binion

Was Count St. Germain a brilliant alchemist, a secret vampire, truly immortal? His mystery literally spans centuries.IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we'll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History's Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We'll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don't even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:02:04.673 = Show Intro00:03:53.607 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler00:17:07.202 = Daring Prison Breaks00:36:46.935 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute00:53:45.813 = Most Haunted Churches in America01:01:44.176 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm“History's Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e“Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se“Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StGermain

IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we'll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History's Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We'll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don't even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm“History's Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e“Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se“Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: December, 2021PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/vampire-time-traveler/

Premium Content Preview   Benny Binion is a Vegas legend.  Many of the policies and procedures he put in place to run his casinos are standard operating procedure today.  Making everyone feel like they were someone was the key to establishing loyalty and more importantly, return business.  At Binion's, you knew you were getting a good gamble with a fair shake.   For more information about Benny Binion, check out the following lvstriphistory.com  The Players: The Men Who Made Las Vegas  The First 100  Sharks in the Desert  I Do My Own Damn Killin'  Blood Aces  Pinterest  BattleBorn Pins  Vintage Vegas Shirts 

Pat and Zac conclude our series on Texas gamblers with the tale of Benny Binion. Check out our youtube page to watch the dice game! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@liecheatstealpodcast

John Hicks was a floorman at Binion's Horseshoe In Las Vegas. He was murdered on Jan. 13, 1977, at his home which remains unsolved. The beginning of this show gives you the background on Johnny that saw James Woods played a character Lester Diamond in the movie, “Casino” which was based on Hicks. Learn about his parents, their involvement in the casino industry in Las Vegas. Hicks' being arrested for murder in June of 1972 and the story behind this which leads to his involvement in a highly organized cheating scheme. The contract that was placed on John's life and why. The particulars of what is known about his murder, how he was killed and with what kind of gun, and a couple possible reasons why this occurred. Geno Munari joins me to talk about his friendship with Hicks, how they met, and a couple of good stories of what they did. Marion Hicks connection to Meyer Lansky and a photo John gave Geno. Learn about in the 70's what would happen if you got cheating/stealing from Binion's. Geno tells an interesting story about Ed Becker, Tony Montana, & Carlos Marcello that is in relation to JFK. Then we get Hicks and Geri Rosenthal that talk about a shopping spree, a fight between Frank & John, and what the hell ever happened to Pete Griffith, the roommate that found John's body! Tommy tells his opinion about why he disappeared. Who may have killed him? How have they got into the grounds and much more! Before the Lights:The Light You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cBUd3MLwoejlVpn5Vt9JABecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsPlease Rate & Review the show!Support the showFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

This episode contains more audio from the trial of Sandy Murphy and Rick Tavish for the murder of Ted Binion. Binion was a wealthy American gambling executive and one of the sons of Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of the Horseshoe Casino. Ted, a multi-millionaire, loved the high life and ran the Horseshoe for a while, hosting the casino's poker tournaments. But in 1998, Ted, 55, was having problems. Due to his heroin addiction and associations with known criminals, he'd recently lost his gaming license and his ties to the casino. His wife Doris had moved out, taking the couple's daughter, Bonnie, after learning of Ted's affair with a topless dancer named Sandra Murphy. Just before his death, he discovered that Sandra was cheating on him with a man named Rick Tabish. On September 17, 1998, Ted was found dead from a combination of Xanax, heroin, and Valium. He'd recently bought 12 pieces of tar heroin from a street drug dealer, and had a Xanax prescription from his next-door neighbor, a doctor. Police believed the scene was staged by Sandra Murphy and Rick Tabish, who wanted Ted's money (after losing his gaming license, Ted had taken all his gold out of the Horseshoe safe and buried it in a 12 foot deep underground vault in Pahrump, Nevada). In 1999, Sandra and Rick were found guilty of murder, but the verdict was overturned.After a second trial, they were acquitted of the murder, but found guilty of conspiring to commit and committing burglary and/or grand larceny. Rick served 11 years; Sandy was sentenced to time served. This episode contains testimony from the second trial, in May 2005, featuring two of Sandy's gossipy beauticians, hairdresser Georgia Gastone and Michelle Gillian.

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).   This week, they are joined by Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland, who served as the Tournament Director of the WSOP from 1984-98. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2014 alongside Daniel Negreanu, and he talks about that honor as well as memories of Stu Ungar and Doyle Brunson, and what it was like to work for the legendary Benny Binion.  Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.” Here's a look at this episode's topics: Man wins WSOP bracelet after no poker for 9 years because ex-girlfriend didn't like it -2023 WSOP POY Update MI/PA Bracelets Poker Hall of Fame picks PokerNews Cup returns 2023 BetMGM Poker Championship Isaac Haxton wins first bracelet Infamous “Nut Tap” on the rail  Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!  Time Stamps*Time | Topic*00:35 | Welcome to the show01:20 | Sponsor: Global Poker01:50 | Poker Hall of Fame nominations are open03:18 | Jesse's thoughts on the PHoF05:50 | Should it be only living PHoF members voting?06:30 | The backlog problem09:58 | Potential nominees10:42 | Calling the Clock10:55 | Man wins WSOP bracelet after no poker for 9 years because ex-girlfriend didn't like it12:55 | 2023 WSOP POY Update14:55 | MI/PA Online Bracelets16:55 | Poker Hall of Fame picks18:55 | PokerNews Cup returns20:55 | 2023 BetMGM Poker Championship22:55 | Isaac Haxton wins first bracelet24:55 | Infamous “Nut Tap” on the rail27:05 | Guest Jack McClelland joins the show28:14 | Being WSOP Tournament Director 1984-9832:07 | Best Benny Binion conversation33:21 | Memories of Doyle Brunson34:20 | Stu Ungar stories36:30 | Not enough silver at the 1994 WSOP37:54 | Creating the vintage WSOP video game42:45 | Working alongside his wife46:20 | Bringing the WPT to Bellagio47:53 | What was it like to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame

Explore the life of Benny Binion, a pioneering figure in Las Vegas gaming and the founder of the World Series of Poker. Discover his journey from a gambler and racketeer in Dallas, TX, to the establishment of his iconic Horseshoe Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street. Learn about the man who reshaped Las Vegas gambling with his unique mix of charisma and ruthlessness. #BennyBinion #LasVegas #WeirdHistory #WorldSeriesofPoker #HorseshoeHotel #casinohistory #gamblingpioneers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The history of Las Vegas is jammed full of so many great stories about the mob and their involvement in the city but for this episode of the podcast, we're going in-depth on one that you might be be very familiar with. Originally hailing from a small town in Texas that doesn't even exist anymore, Benny Binion rose to become a kingpin of the Las Vegas casino scene, creating a legacy that's lasted well beyond his death in the late 1980's. Joining me to share Binion's story is Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits & Programs at The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.  Geoff and I talked about what got Benny into gambling & organized crime, what prompted his move to Las Vegas from Dallas, the unique trends Benny set in the casino business, and how the Binion name lives on in Las Vegas today. To learn more about Benny Binion & his legacy, pick up a copy of Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion by Doug J. Swanson or I'll Do My Own Damn Killin' by Gary Sleeper.  You can also pay a visit to The Mob Museum and find out all about Benny Binion and the other famous (and infamous) people who helped to shape Las Vegas. __________________________________________________________________________ Become a Jeff Does Vegas Insider today for only $5 USD/month & enjoy all kinds of cool perks like early access to new episodes, commercial-free versions of EVERY episode, invites to exclusive live streams & videos, insider-only virtual hangouts and even real-life in-person hangouts IN Las Vegas! Sign up NOW at patreon.com/jeffdoesvegas __________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Does Vegas is an official Vegas.com affiliate!  Help support the podcast & get exclusive deals by booking your hotel stays, shows, attractions, tours, clubs and even complete vacation packages (including air & hotel) with our special link!  

Frank Ocean's disappointing Coachella performance. AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song. Organized crime and poker legend Benny Binion.  Support our sponsors: Talkspace.com/rbp for $100 OFF first month AthleticGreens.com/BOLEN for FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@TheRossBolenPodcast Exclusive ad-free episodes: Patreon.com/RossBolenPodcast Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com

The bright lights of the strip are beckoning us. This week we head to Sin City. There are more than enough oddities & curiosities here for multiple episodes. We chose to hone in on Benny Binion and the Hilton Hotel fire.

Help spread the darkness! VOTE FOR THIS EPISODE at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvjsnkbz – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE WEIRD DARKNESS® in your social media and with others who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do!IN THIS EPISODE: Escaping jail isn't easy, but we'll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History's Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We'll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don't even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute) *** The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm “History's Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e “Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se “Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/15060

In 1967, Marvin Shumate, a Las Vegas cab driver, came-up with the idea of kidnapping the son of Horseshoe casino owner, Benny Binion. When criminals target other criminals, it doesn't usually end well.

In this BONUS EPISODE, Pettengill examines another Vegas pioneer, Lester "Benny" Binion. Whereas the Flamingo was designed to stimulate the senses, the Horseshoe strictly emphasized gambling in its purest form. Pettengill notes that Binion established practices that are now commonly associated with the Las Vegas experience such as comping, fine yet affordable food, and bottomless drinks for hard gamblers. And, true to the series, Benny Binion had unmistakable ties to organized crime in Las Vegas and beyond. As Pettengill points out, Benny Binion is a vivid reminder that the Mafia was never an exclusively Italian organization. It consisted of different races, ethnicities, and national origins. It even included Texans!

Las Vegas learns about old school Vegas with poker chip collector Renee Contreras as he explains the history behind rare casino poker chips. Renee also talks about his spark to create content on social media teaching fans about the history of casino poker chips. Renee shares his project he is soon to complete and publish on the story of "Benny Binion" and his journey.The Chip Collector is passionate about Las Vegas and the history behind each poker chip.  You can also trade, buy, and sell poker chips with Renee the Chip Collector.Follow Renee on IG:Follow Chip Collector on IGSubscribe to Visit Vegas Places with Coyal and never miss an episode.Plus get behind the scenes coverage with business owners and chefs.Have you thought about hosting your own podcast show? If so, I have provided links below to get you started in the right direction. Start with some gear that you already have, and a quiet space. Now you are officially ready.Riverside FM - provides quality recording and virtual capabilities for long distance guest.Access RiversideFM hereBuzzsprout - is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.Access Buzzsprout HerePodmatch - allows Host or Guest to search and match candidates for your show and also matches you to be guest on other podcast shows.Access PodMatch Here Visit Vegas Places with Coyal. Real Vegas, Real Topics, Real Business with Real Owners. Covering topics on economics, entrepreneurship, health, well-being and FOOD! Thank You for tuning in and make sure to VISIT VEGAS PLACES!Follow our social media platforms:https://www.instagram.com/visitvegasplaces/https://www.youtube.com/c/CoyalHarrisonIIISupport the show

Las Vegas-based blogger Anthony Smith and I will be discussing the murder of former FBI agent Bill Coulthard.

Episode Summary: My Dark Path podcast explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. This episode is a continuation of the “Vegas Field Trip” where stories of eerie  happenings are explored as a backdrop following different tragic and fatal events  in the past.In this conversation, Thurkettle, Townsend, and Hodur explored hotel hallways,  walking the floors of casinos ranging from some of the oldest to the biggest and  most glamorous. Shared in this episode are more clips recorded by the team  in the very places they were discussing in the pedestrian hallways around  Bally's, on the main floor of the Luxor, or in a restaurant in Binion's. Episode HighlightsAbout today's conversation; More experiences of Thurkettle,  Townsend, and Hodur in the dark tales of Las Vegas. The ghosts of Benny Binion's hotel. La Palazza Mansion; The Death House Ghosts from the sins of corporations; the MGM fire disaster. The Curse of the LuxorA few Celebrity ghosts.Zac Bagans' Haunted MuseumNotes:Three storytellers, Thurkettle, Townsend, and Hodur, rendezvoused in Sin City for  a special My Dark Path field trip, recording clips of discussions had in key places  surrounded by stories of supernatural happenings. The first clip was recorded in  The El Cortez where the supposedly haunted room, 3300, sits in the historic wing  our team was exploring. One of the biggest major criminal entities who made a  fortune in driving the evolution of Las Vegas was Benny Binion; his hotel tells all  about its ghosts. Despite being a convicted murderer and an experienced gambling hall boss even before his initial arrival to Vegas, there is a statue of Benny in Vegas today. His story started in Texas where he was born in 1904, but couldn't go to  school due to chronic poor health. Hence, Benny got his education by  accompanying his father, a horse trader, on trips throughout the wild, wild west  where many fellow horse traders also gambled. As a teenager, Benny got more involved in the gambling business till he moved to  El Paso where he began bootlegging and even committed murders, but walked  scot-free based on his influence. When his destructive nature attracted attention  beyond his influence, he moved to Las Vegas where he set up the Binion's  Horseshoe Casino, leveraging higher stakes than other casinos to attract high  rollers, as well as many other perks that transformed gambling in Vegas to what it  would evolve to become today. In the end, the law caught up with Benny as he was  arrested for tax evasion and lost his Nevada gaming license but "The hotel  Apache", the only section of Binion's with its name restored, is the only  hotel that will openly tell you it is haunted. At the front desk, there's a  pamphlet describing its history of haunted encounters with a card to report yours;  this list is on the Dark Path Website. Interestingly, most cases were reported in  the same rooms or areas of the hotel, with no explanation from the hotel as to why. Another place in the suburbs known for supernatural events is the La  Palazza Mansion also known as The Death Mansion, The Devil's Mansion, and  The Hell House. Located in a residential neighborhood, miles from the Las Vegas  strip, it was once owned by Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, who was an enforcer for one  of the deadliest gangs in Vegas. Rumored to be the place where many of Tony's  heinous acts were carried out, the house is also known for legends surrounding it  like having dead bodies in the backyard and a drain in a room for spilled blood to  flow out. La Palazza does not offer ghost tours but there are stories of previous  owners like Chris Martinez, who led the Ghost Ad

When you think of old school, wild west Las Vegas, I am sure one of the casinos that comes to mind would be Binions! Well, surely it would be no surprise to any that Binions was formed by some questionable characters involved in some questionable business. This unfortunately, also left the Binion family open to plots and schemes in how to exploit them, including kidnapping and murder. Today, we tell you a story of an attempted kidnapping for ransom gone terribly wrong. Sources: https://www.mayheminthedesert.com/tedbinion https://striplv.com/index.php/striplv-issue-1119-what-happened-in-vegas-high-profile-crime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Binion https://gangsterreport.com/mafia-hit-list-top-south-mob-hits/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/ https://www.gamingclub.com/blog/shocking-unsolved-vegas-crimes/ https://www.lvcriminaldefense.com/las-vegas-brutal-killings/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Host Brent Holmes brings S1 host Mariah Smith on to talk true crime. In this episode, the two dish on three outrageous true crime stories to come out of Las Vegas. They'll dig into Heather Tallchief's $3.1 million dollar casino heist, the problematic valorizing of LV casino legend and alleged murderer Benny Binion, and the serial killer you probably have never heard of: Samuel Little. Plus, we get a sneak peak of what's to come in season three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we are talking about another Vegas Icon, Benny Binion. Make sure to click the subscribe button so that you can follow us and tap the notification bell so you can be alerted when we drop new episodes Also check out our Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcasting platforms Follow us on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/TakingVegasAllDayWithKA/about/?ref=page_internal Twitter https://twitter.com/vegas_ka Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkinvegasalldaywithka/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyQFH1--oZKs4felAFJ-pA/featured #LasVegas #TheStrip #Lasvegas2022 #Mob #History #Binions

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Listen to real inside stories of Las Vegas by an author who knew many of the mob founders and the inside stories. – Don't miss this interview with Bill Friedman who has written 30 Illegal Years to The Strip. Learn who Ben “Bugsy” Siegel, Meyer Lansky, “Lucky” Luciano, Frank Costello, Moe Dalitz, and Benny Binion really were, the code they followed, and how Vegas came to be. The truth may surprise you. #LasVegas, #BillFreidman, #TheHistoryofLasVegas www.tncradio.live http://www.billfriedmanauthor.com/ https://amzn.to/2YHomqH

Have you even been to Las Vegas?  It can be an overwhelming experience, especially on your first visit.  It is a city with an encapsulating environment of lavish sin, which it provides to everyone from your typical bachelor or bachelorette parties, to the worlds most wealthy individuals. Today on The Secret Sits I am going to cover my Top 10 Las Vegas true crime cases.Don't forget to leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcast.Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSitsSend show suggestions to:TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our social media at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnfvpNBYTo9BP1sVuFsfGQTheSecretSitsPodcast (@secretsitspod) / Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/thesecretsitspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretSitsPodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsitspodcast?lang=enYou can find our podcast on:Apple PodcastsStitcherSpotifyBuzzsprout.comGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPandoraPodcast AddictPodchaser Pocket CastsDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMPodcast IndexOvercastCastroCastboxPodfriendSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)#LasVegas #Nevada #CircusCircus #Casino #Robbery #JessicaWilliams #DUI #TedBinion #BennyBinion #Kidnapping #BikerBandit #Bellagio #GeorgeJayVandermark #LasVegasHilton #Fire #OJSimpson #Memorabilia #SteveWynn #KevynWynn #TupacShakur #BruceSeldon #MikeTyson #TrayLane #MGMGrand Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)

Have you even been to Las Vegas?  It can be an overwhelming experience, especially on your first visit.  It is a city with an encapsulating environment of lavish sin, which it provides to everyone from your typical bachelor or bachelorette parties, to the worlds most wealthy individuals. Today on The Secret Sits I am going to cover my Top 10 Las Vegas true crime cases.Don't forget to leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcast.Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSitsSend show suggestions to:TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our social media at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnfvpNBYTo9BP1sVuFsfGQTheSecretSitsPodcast (@secretsitspod) / Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/thesecretsitspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretSitsPodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsitspodcast?lang=enYou can find our podcast on:Apple PodcastsStitcherSpotifyBuzzsprout.comGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPandoraPodcast AddictPodchaser Pocket CastsDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMPodcast IndexOvercastCastroCastboxPodfriendSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)#LasVegas #Nevada #CircusCircus #Casino #Robbery #JessicaWilliams #DUI #TedBinion #BennyBinion #Kidnapping #BikerBandit #Bellagio #GeorgeJayVandermark #LasVegasHilton #Fire #OJSimpson #Memorabilia #SteveWynn #KevynWynn #TupacShakur #BruceSeldon #MikeTyson #TrayLane #MGMGrand Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheSecretSits)

Ted Binion was a wealthy American gambling executive and one of the sons of Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of the Horseshoe Casino. Ted, a multi-millionaire, loved the high life and ran the Horseshoe for a while, hosting the casino’s poker tournaments. But in 1998, Ted, 55, was having problems. Due to his heroin […]

Ted Binion was a wealthy American gambling executive and one of the sons of Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of the Horseshoe Casino. Ted, a multi-millionaire, loved the high life and ran the Horseshoe for a while, hosting the casino’s poker tournaments. But in 1998, Ted, 55, was having problems. Due to his heroin […]

Ted Binion was a wealthy American gambling executive and one of the sons of Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of the Horseshoe Casino. Ted, a multi-millionaire, loved the high life and ran the Horseshoe for a while, hosting the casino’s poker tournaments. But in 1998, Ted, 55, was having problems. Due to his heroin […]

Lonnie "Ted" Binion, son of the legendary casino magnate Benny Binion, was found dead in his home on September 17, 1998.  At first, it was assumed to be an accidental overdose, but suspicion soon swirled around his decades-younger girlfriend's motives. Did Binion simply overdose?  Or was it murder?

Benny Binion was an American gambling icon, career criminal, and convicted murderer who established illegal gambling operations. He moved his operations to Las Vegas and opened Binion's Horseshoe Casino. When he opened his casino, he saw immediate success and this upset everyone in the gambling scene. Benny eventually lost his gambling license and his sons had to step up and help run the casino. A man named Marvin Shumate set up a kidnapping/murder plot for Benny's son, Ted Binion. They ended up backing out of the plan, but Ted ended up being murdered later in his life and there may be buried treasures of his that haven't been found yet.https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/https://ratethispodcast.com/coolaid

No guest this week as we once again dip into our mail bag.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:28] Flash player and Video Poker for Winners[02:01] Stories about teammates blowing cover[06:02] Life-threatening events on trips[08:37] Desirable GWAE guests[10:57] Triple Double Bonus Wheel Poker[11:44] $25 9/6 Jacks with 239 straight flush payouts[12:43] Advice about being ratted out by another AP[16:44] Fun trips and fun plays[21:01] Choosing teammates[22:00] Single deck, 6/5 blackjack game dealt all of the way down[24:50] Benny Binion and The Horseshoe[29:00] Sports betting error at a kiosk[31:10] Can craps be beaten?[33:17] South Point March Promotion - Swipe, Spin, and Win[34:47] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[35:47] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting resources, training, and community[36:17] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[37:07] Getting money out of Poland[41:50] How much to top-tier APs make in a year?[44:54] Video poker promo question[46:19] Blackjack and video poker programming question[49:03] Playing on another person's players card[51:31] Video poker variations[53:23] What is a good year for a card counter in Vegas?[54:52] Recommended:  Ginny and Georgia on NetflixSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced:VideoPokerForWinners.com/downloadsLasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/my-interview-with-bj-traveller/WizardofVegas.comRecommended:Netflix.com/title/81025696

The Binions are easily one the most famous families in Las Vegas, and for good reason, but the majority of that reason is Benny Binion. This is a story that reads like a movie. A gambling, cowboy, mafioso against the world... everyplate.com Every Plate Code Word: Creeper3 tryfirstleaf.com/creeper Patreon.com/truecrimeguys   OhMyGaia.com Mohave High Creations truecrimeguys.com Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @TrueCrimeGuys @AndImMichael @sandupodcast Patreon.com/TrueCrimeGuys STICKERS CREEPER MERCH

Lock, Dan, K-Deezy, and Six Foe Burt discuss the life of Benny Binion. Texas bootlegger and racketeer that helped revolutionize Las Vegas, Email us any questions, comments and recommendations at sayhellotothebadguypodcast@gmail.com follow us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/badguypodcast/ follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Say-Hello-To-The-Bad-Guy-Podcast-100164991782927 References: Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker: Written by Doug J. Swanson https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/benny-binion/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lasvegas-binion/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/benny-binion http://somuchpoker.com/benny-binion-life-biggest-profits-losses-private-life-net-worth/ https://www.gamingtoday.com/vegas_style/vegas_style_Locals_Scene/article/89527-Benny_Binion_s_legend_lives_on --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/badguy-lock/message

 Episode NotesLester Benjamin Binion was born November 24, 1904, to Lonnie Lee Binion and Alma Willie Wilkerson Binion in Pilot Grove, Texas which is about 60 miles outside of Dallas.   His parents never suspected their son would become a modern-day Mobster.Sources:WikipediaLas Vegas Review-JournalTexas Monthly Follow Us:Our WebsiteTwitterFacebookFacebook Discussion Group

What started out as a two-year project that would chroncle the history of the much-revered Texas Rangers, turned out to be a five-year journey that exposes "a cult of glory" that reveals horrific truths. Doug J. Swanson's book rips of the veneer of that glory, showing how there history is riddled with vile massacres of Native Americans, murdering Mexicans at random and terrorizing Blacks throughout the state. Swanson is the author most recently of Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker. He was for many years an investigative reporter and editor at The Dallas Morning News.

Lester Benjamin Binion was born November 24, 1904 to Lonnie Lee Binion and Alma Willie Wilkerson Binion in Pilot Grove, Texas which is about 60 miles outside of Dallas.   His parents never suspected their son would become a modern-day Mobster.Sources:WikipediaLas Vegas Review-JournalTexas Monthly Follow Us:Our WebsiteTwitterFacebookFacebook Discussion Group  

Guest: Doug J. Swanson is a veteran reporter and editor, he spent much of his carrier at the Dallas Morning News. Currently he is a research assistant professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of several books including Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, The Texas Gangster who Created Vegas Poker. His new book is Cult Of Glory: The Bold And Brutal History Of The Texas Rangers. The post The History of the Texas Rangers appeared first on KPFA.

The Texas Rangers came to life in 1823, when Texas was still part of Mexico. Nearly 200 years later, the Rangers are still going, one of the most famous of all law enforcement agencies. Countless movies, television shows, and pulp novels have celebrated the Rangers as Wild West supermen. In many cases, they deserve their plaudits. But often the truth has been obliterated. In CULT OF GLORY: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers (Viking) Doug J. Swanson does justice to the Rangers’ heroic moments while also showing how the white and propertied power structures of Texas used them as enforcers, protectors and for officially sanctioned violence. He demonstrates how the Rangers and their supporters have operated a propaganda machine that turned agency disasters and misdeeds into fables of triumph, transformed murderous rampages--including the killing of scores of Mexican civilians--into valorous feats, and elevated scoundrels to sainthood. This book documents, for the first time, the Rangers’ efforts to suppress the NAACP in Texas. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Doug J. Swanson was for many years an investigative reporter at the Dallas Morning News. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing, and a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University. Swanson currently teaches journalism in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh. His previous nonfiction book, Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster who Created Vegas Poker, was published by Viking in 2014. Swanson spent five years researching and writing Cult of Glory, much of it in the Texas state archives. Some of the records he used have never been published. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Benny Binion is probably a name that you are not aware of. His story doesn't get a lot of play in either the History or True Crime circles but take it from us, it's a crazy ride. Gambling, prostitution, murder, tax evasion...it really does have something for everyone. Well, unless you like believing in the justice system and expect murders to be punished for their crimes instead of becoming beloved figures....then you might want to avoid this one. Unless you like being outraged...then come on back in. Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy Mr. Binion's wild ride in this episode of Hundred Proof History entitled Benny Binion: Poker in the Front, MURDER in the Rear! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/100proofhistory/message

4x World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider and ProRodeo Hall of Famer Clint Johnson joins the show to talk about the evolution of saddle bronc riding, how saddles have changed over the years and the hospitality of Benny Binion. Owner of Bloomer Trailers Randy Bloomer comes on the show to share the beginning of Bloomer Trailers, his relationship with 5x World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey, and surviving the plane crash.

Paul Terry, Entertainer On this episode of Home with Alexis Michaud we speak with entertainer Paul Terry who plays Ed Sullivan in the Beatles Show in Las Vegas. Paul is one of those rare people who followed his dreams in life. From drumming and driving his way across the United States, to having his own talk show in Las Vegas interviewing Sammy Davis Jr., the Mamas and the Papas, and locals like Benny Binion to name a few, to doing stand-up comedy, and now playing Ed Sullivan in the Beatles Show at Planet Hollywood. Read more

In some ways, this week's subject could be considered the final bow of the Old West. Joel Jimenez makes his second appearance on the show for the story of a cowboy turned mogul. Born in 1904, Benny Binion started out as a rural horse trader (not a "swapper") and worked his way so deep through the world of crime that he came out on the other side. This episode includes an equine key party, rat vs. badger fights and inflatable guard chihuahuas.  CRiiiME is a show about lawbreakers from Rich Slaton and Jon Shefsky, taped in the dungeon of The World Famous Comedy Store. Join our Sticker of the Month Club on Patreon! Follow @mostlysorry  Support our sponsor Joe Erle at C3 Risk & Insurance Services  Sudio Headphones is giving our listeners 15% off with the promo code "criiime". Follow us on social media @CRiiiMEPOD. Email us at crimepodcast@gmail.com (one "i" or three)

This episode has more entertainment and information than you can reasonable expect at this irresistible price point! First, we hear from Benny Binion. Actually, it's just us reading a monologue in some sort of accent, but it's very interesting. Then we dive headlong into Las Vegas news, including the Monte Carlo rebrand (it will soon be Park MGM) and various legal scandals going on at the moment. This week's listicle is 10 Cheapskate Las Vegas Keepsakes. Say that five times fast. We also chat about how much winnings are "abandoned" by players in Las Vegas slot machines. It's our final episode of the first season of the Vital Vegas Podcast, so don't miss a single gerund.

Benny Binion was a larger-than-life character, a gangster who grew up in Texas and built a criminal empire. Eventually he moved to Las Vegas, started the Horseshoe Casino, and began the World Series of Poker. I chat with Doug Swanson, author of Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker about the crazy life of this Lone Star legend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you’re not a gambler you’ve heard the name Binion. Benny Binion started a gambling dynasty and took his uniquely Texan approach to gambling and poker to Vegas, where his World Series of Poker took the nation by storm. But there was (and is) a lot more to Benny Binion than just savvy and…

On episode 11 of Mixed Media: Dallas filmmaker Barak Epstein talks about the 10th anniversary release of his campy sexploitation comedy Prison-A-Go-Go! Then, Dallas Morning News investigative journalist Doug Swanson discusses the paperback release of his book, Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker (including an update on the movie rights). Finally, we debate the art and artifice of the ghostwriter as we discuss Chris Vognar's profile of celebrity ghostwriter David Ritz.

Doug Swanson interview on WAEC with Conn Jackson BLOOD ACES: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created VegasThey say in Vegas you can't understand the town unless you understand Benny Binion—mob boss, casino owner, and creator of the World Series of Poker. Beginning as a Texas horse trader, Binion built a gambling empire in Depression-era Dallas. When the law chased him out of town, he loaded up suitcases with cash and headed for Vegas. The place would never be the same. Dramatic as any gangster movie, BLOOD ACES draws readers into the colorful world of notorious mobsters like Clyde Barrow and Bugsy Siegel. Given access to previously classified government documents, biographer Doug J. Swanson provides the definitive account of a great American antihero, a man whose rise from thugdom to prominence and power is unmatched in the history of American criminal justice.

As a child, Wendy relished the small frontier town of Las Vegas. But as a teenager in the 1970s, Wendy's troubled home life and rebellious spirit led her to the legendary Horseshoe Club on Fremont Street, where she hooked up with Ted Binion, youngest son of notorious gambling figure Benny Binion. Her affair with the casino scion soon devolved into dalliances with high-rolling gamblers and suitcase deliveries of cash to Midwest mobsters. Binion then passed off Wendy like a trophy to Tom Hanley, a man thirty-nine years older who nonetheless drew her affections and ultimately married her. In partnership with his sadistic son, Gramby, Tom was a mob hitman. Wendy became a terrified and silent witness to his numerous crimes. Authorities say Hanley may have been responsible for more than twenty murders over three decades. Vegas Rag Doll paints a compelling portrait of the final years of organized crime in Las Vegas. In a fascinating era when legitimate facades disguised dark secrets, Wendy had a front-row seat - and a knack for survival.