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Despite these successes, Binion's personal life mirrored the turmoil of his past. A tax evasion conviction led to a prison sentence, threatening his control over the Horseshoe. However, he regained ownership by the mid-1960s, at which point the casino transformed into the home of the World Series of Poker, an event that expanded gambling’s appeal and introduced new audiences to the world of poker.