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Binion's time in Dallas was punctuated with violent confrontations, including the infamous dealings with rival gamblers and attempts to maintain his dominance over the local numbers game. His conflicts often culminated in gunfights, violence that led to numerous fatalities, with Binion frequently managing to evade severe legal consequences — a trend that established his fearsome reputation throughout the regional crime landscape.
By the 1940s, he was recognized as a foremost figure in the Dallas underworld, effectively running illegal gambling and leveraging connections with wealthy Texans such as Howard Hughes. However, as political tides shifted and rival influences like the Chicago outfit encroached on his territory, Binion ultimately made the decision to relocate to Las Vegas in 1946.