Blood Aces

The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker

By: Doug J. Swanson

Narrated by: John McLain

The astonishing story of Benny Binion - a rip-roaring saga of murder, money, and the making of Las Vegas. Benny Binion was many things: a cowboy, a pioneering casino owner, a gangster, a killer, and founder of the hugely successful World Series of Poker. Blood Aces tells the story of Binion's crucial role in shaping modern Las Vegas. From a Texas backwater, Binion rose to prominence on a combination of vision, determination, and brutal expediency.

©2014 Doug J. Swanson (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Great Title to listen to

This is a great listen. I didn't know this history. very interesting. highly recommend this one.

perfect

Great story of Benny’s life and also of the whole era. Very well researched.
Narrator’s voice is perfect. This is a fascinating biography of the man and the times

Great Book of Real Vegas History

I always love a book that provides real accounts of historical events, and this is one that does.

Good Listen...good story...

I love Poker and Las Vegas. I think the book is worth the listen. I would listen to more stories like it.

Winner

Well researched, constructed and written. Great information about the history of Las Vegas. Bennie Binion was an original; the jury is still out on how to judge him