Ted Binion
Lonnie Theodore "Ted" Binion (born November 28, 1943 in Dallas , Texas , † September 17, 1998 in Las Vegas , Nevada ) was an American entrepreneur and gambler .
Life
Binion was born in Dallas in 1943 , the son of casino owner Benny Binion . Together with his siblings Jack , Becky, Brenda and Barbara, he and their father moved to Las Vegas in 1946 , where he opened Binion's Horseshoe in 1951 .
Bracelet overview
Binion won two bracelets as a poker player at the World Series of Poker at Binion's Horseshoe :
| year | Buy-in (in $ ) | competition | Attendees | Prize money (in $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1000 | No Limit Hold'em (Casino Operators) | 10 | 10,000 |
| 1985 | 1000 | No Limit Hold'em (Casino Operators) | 10 | 10,000 |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lonnie "Ted" Binion (1943–1998) on findagrave.com, accessed on December 23, 2016 (English).
- ↑ Ted Binion in the World Series of Poker database, accessed December 23, 2016.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Binion, Ted |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Binion, Lonnie Theodore (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American entrepreneur and gambler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 28, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dallas , Texas , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th September 1998 |
| Place of death | Las Vegas , Nevada , United States |