Discover the upcoming gritty television series featuring Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone and Yellowstone star Cole Hauser. In development with MGM Television, this compelling drama will delve into the rise of a legendary figure connected to the early days of Las Vegas and the high-stakes gambling scene.
Introducing Blood Aces, a series adaptation of Doug J. Swanson’s acclaimed nonfiction book, Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker. The project is a collaboration between Stallone’s Balboa Productions, Hauser’s American Outlaw Entertainment, and MGM Television.
Blood Aces will follow Cole Hauser’s portrayal of Benny Binion, a notorious Fort Worth hustler turned Las Vegas casino mogul who revolutionized poker by founding the World Series of Poker (WSOP). The series promises to explore Binion’s rise from Texas horse trader to influential mob-connected casino owner, revealing his violent tactics, legal manipulations, and lasting impact on modern poker.
Based on the 2014 book by Doug J. Swanson, Blood Aces includes declassified government documents that shed light on Binion’s controversial life. The series aims to depict his complex personality, legendary ambition, and the shady yet fascinating world that helped shape Las Vegas as we know it today.
Stallone expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Doug Swanson’s book captures the incredible life of Benny Binion, a true Western American icon who connected many worlds—glamorous, dangerous, shady, and all intriguing. His story is foundational to Las Vegas and the global popularity of poker.”
Cole Hauser added, “Benny Binion is one of the most compelling Western American characters of the 20th century. His ambition, vision, and flaws make his story a fascinating one, and I can’t wait to bring it to life.”
Executive producers for Blood Aces include Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller of Balboa Productions, Cole Hauser and Randall Batinkoff of American Outlaw Entertainment, along with Jai Stefan. MGM Television’s Head of Scripted Series Lindsay Sloane highlighted the project’s appeal, noting, “This series combines bold, cinematic storytelling with a powerful performance to explore the origins of modern poker and the high-stakes world that shaped it.”
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Las Vegas crime drama and the legendary story of Benny Binion, coming soon to your screens.
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