Born on November 20, 1904, in Pilot Grove, Texas, Binion spent his early years trading horses instead of going to school. Cheating was a way of life for the gamblers and gangsters whom Binion soon befriended.
Binion operated with the rules of the Old West. He carried three pistols everywhere he went and gunned down at least two business rivals. He scared away countless more before making his big move to Vegas.
Who Was Ted Binion And What His Cause Of Death?
Ted Binion, was a wealthy American gambling executive and one of the sons of famed Las Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of Binion’s Horseshoe. Ted Binion’s death has been a subject of controversy.
Ted Binion’s death cause was due to a drug overdose. He was found dead in his Las Vegas penthouse on September 17, 1998. After his death, Police had discovered an empty Xanax bottle by his side and heroin paraphernalia in his toilet.