Binion's Horseshoe Collection. [1920-2003].

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Binion's Horseshoe Collection. [1920-2003].

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The collection spans a significant period in the history of Binion's Horseshoe Club, one of the most notable casino-hotels in downtown Las Vegas, which was owned and operated by the Binion family from 1951 to 2004. Its contents reflect the contributions of patriarch and local celebrity Benny Binion to the gaming industry and his effect upon gaming in Las Vegas. Primarily covering the last decade of Binion's life up until his death in 1989, the collection details the proceedings and media coverage of the World Series of Poker, hosted at the Horseshoe from 1970 until 2004, a significant endeavor that fundamentally changed the way that poker was viewed and played in the industry. The records also provide documentation on the promotional and advertising activities of the casino, as well as reflecting the influence of the Binions, especially Benny, in Las Vegas. The records consist mostly of publicity and promotional materials that include press releases and press kits, news and ad clippings, photographs, and advertising campaigns and ad copy, mainly generated by the office of Binion press agent Henri Bollinger.

8 Hollinger boxes, 2 document boxes (9 linear feet).

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7281073

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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Binion, Lester Ben, 1904-1989

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The history of Binion's Horseshoe begins with legendary Las Vegas personality Benny Binion. Born in Texas in 1904, Lester Benjamin "Benny" Binion was already a seasoned gambler when he arrived in Las Vegas in 1946, accompanied by his wife Teddy Jane and their five children. After building an earlier casino and enjoying partial ownership of the Las Vegas Club, Binion purchased the Eldorado Club on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas in 1951 and renamed it the Horseshoe Club. Here he began to est...