Jack Binion

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Jack Binion (b1937) is an American casino operator. Jack is the son of casino magnate Benny Binion and worked for his father at Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jack became president of the Horseshoe in 1963 at the age of 26.

Jack's fame grew following his 1970 hosting of the first World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe which became the largest set of poker tournaments in the world.

In 1998 Jack sold his interests in Binion's Horseshoe to his sister, Becky Behnen, while retaining a 1% interest in the casino so that he could retain his Nevada Gaming License. He also acquired the rights to the Horseshoe brand outside of Nevada.

Jack went on to form Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corporation which developed and operated several riverboat casinos under the Horseshoe name. Jack continued to promote the casinos for Harrah's Entertainment following his sale of the company in 2004 to Harah's.

While running Horseshoe Gaming, Jack started the World Poker Open which has become one of the major feeder tournaments for the World Series of Poker.

Jack was named to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2005.

In July of 2006, Jack became chairman of Wynn International. His responsibilities will include the opening Wynn Macau.

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