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The Strange Life of Benny Binion: The Friendliest Mobster in Las Vegas

Benny Binion, born in 1904 and growing up in Pilot Grove, Texas, defied odds and convention to leave an indelible mark on the gambling industry and the history of Las Vegas. Despite lacking formal education and possessing a criminal record that began during the Prohibition Era, Binion transformed from a small-time criminal into a legendary mob boss and casino owner, demonstrating a complex interplay of charm and brutality that defined his legacy as the so-called "friendliest mobster" in the city.