Binion's Casino

Binion's Casino, also known as Binions Casino, operates as a casino facility located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. Its primary gaming offering includes slot machines, which were specifically impacted in a 2020 cyber incident. The casino serves customers drawn from both the local Las Vegas population and tourists visiting the area. As a gaming establishment, it operates under the regulatory oversight of Nevada gaming authorities. The organization provides a venue for patrons to engage in slot machine gaming.

On March 3, 2020, Binion's Casino was affected by a suspected ransomware attack that disrupted slot machine operations for nearly a week. During the disruption, the casino was limited to cash‑only transactions while electronic payment systems were offline. Social media videos showing non‑functional slot machines circulated widely, attracting public attention to the event. Nevada gaming authorities confirmed they were conducting an active investigation into the incident, though they did not disclose technical specifics or attribution. Despite the operational constraints, the casino continued to serve patrons by adapting its payment processing to cash‑only methods. The episode illustrates how cyber threats can affect gaming venues and prompts regulatory scrutiny of their information security practices.