Blood Aces

The astonishing story of Benny Binion—a rip-roaring saga of murder, money, and the making of Las Vegas

Benny Binion was many things: a cowboy, a pioneering casino owner, a gangster, a killer, and founder of the hugely successful World Series of Poker. Blood Aces tells the story of Binion''s crucial role in shaping modern Las Vegas. From a Texas backwater, Binion rose to prominence on a combination ...