Ted Binion
American gambling executive (1943–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lonnie Theodore Binion (November 28, 1943 – September 17, 1998), also known as Ted Binion, was an American gambling executive and the son of Las Vegas casino magnate Benny Binion, owner of Binion's Horseshoe casino. Ted Binion was involved in multiple criminal cases which included associating with organised crime figures. Binion had a multi-million dollar bullion coin and silver bar collection, known as the Binion Hoard, which he hid inside the Horseshoe casino and at two properties that he owned. When Binion died in 1998, there were suspicions of foul play. Binion's girlfriend Sandra Murphy and her lover Rick Tabish became the prime suspects. Both were charged and convicted of murder in Binion's death. The two were later granted a new trial and acquitted on the murder charges.
Ted Binion | |
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Born | Lonnie Theodore Binion (1943-11-28)November 28, 1943 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 1998(1998-09-17) (aged 54) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Known for | His collection known as the Binion Hoard, and his murder. |
Spouse | Doris Binion (m. 1980-1995 d.) |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Benny Binion (father) |
Relatives | Jack Binion (brother) |
Conviction(s) | Drug Charge |