MGM Television is moving forward with a fresh drama that will explore the rise of a legendary gambler. The studio plans to turn Doug J.

Swanson’s book Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion into a television series. The project promises to reveal how a Texas hustler built the early foundations of Las Vegas and the modern poker world.

 

 

Stallone and Hauser Join the Project
Sylvester Stallone brings his production company, Balboa Productions, to the table. He will serve as an executive producer and help shape the story. Cole Hauser, known for his role on Yellowstone, will step into the shoes of Benny Binion. Hauser says he is drawn to the character’s ambition, vision, and complex legacy.

Why This Series Matters
The new Benny Binion TV series will dive into the gritty world of early Las Vegas. It will show how Binion used bold tactics, legal maneuvering, and a love of poker to change a desert town. The show will also highlight the birth of the World Series of Poker, an event that still defines the game today.

Production Teams and Creative Vision
Balboa Productions teams up with American Outlaw Entertainment, Cole Hauser’s own company. Both groups join forces with MGM Television. Executive producers include Stallone, D. Matt Geller, Hauser, Randall Batinkoff, and Jai Stefan. Lindsay Sloane, MGM Television’s Head of Scripted Series, notes that the series will blend cinematic storytelling with a strong central performance.

Writers and potential showrunners are meeting to map out the series arc. They aim to keep the narrative fast paced while staying true to the historical record. The show will use government documents that were once classified to add depth and authenticity.

What Fans Can Expect
Viewers can look forward to a blend of action, drama, and poker strategy. The series will portray the high stakes world of gambling without relying on cheap shortcuts. It will also explore the personal side of Binion, showing his rise from a Texas horse trader to a casino mogul.

Stallone praised the source material, saying it captures an iconic figure who linked glamour and danger. Hauser added that Binion’s story is full of ambition and flaws, making it a perfect fit for television.

Fans of Stallone, Hauser, and true‑crime dramas will find plenty to love. The series promises to deliver a fresh look at the birth of modern poker and the wild west of early Las Vegas.

Stay tuned for casting news, release dates, and more details as the Benny Binion TV series moves from development to production.