Part 4/9:
By the late 1920s, Binion was not only involved in moonshine but had also launched a small numbers operation, thanks in part to the mentorship of Warren Diamond, a key figure in illegal gambling in Dallas. After Diamond’s death in 1933, Binion stepped into leadership roles within the criminal underworld, demonstrating a readiness to resolve disputes with extreme violence, often asserting self-defense as justification for his actions.