Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents
These files focus on Benny Binion and his family, primarily Ted and Jack. Other clippings deal with general operations of the Horseshoe Casino, including news items on new promotions introduced at the Horseshoe such as the stagecoach, bingo room and slot tournaments. In addition there is a significant file on Eric and Jane Drache, primarily Eric as he was former director of the WSOP and co-managed the Ten Deuce Poker Room at the Silverbird Casino with Doyle Brunson. There are also three albums containing clippings from 1986 and 1987; which chronicle the newspaper coverage of WSOP events and personalities.
Date
1975-1990
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Collection Number: MS-00325
Collection Name: Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Binion's Horseshoe Casino Records on Poker
Box/Folder: N/A
Additional Description
Physical Description
10 folders, 3 albums
Arrangement
Material remains in original order.
Administrative Information
English