On the 10PM news on Channel 5 it was reported that about 7:30pm,
Binon's was shut down. The station stated employees were sent home,
told the casino would be closed until further notice.
On the Channel 8 site the had this:
"We have confirmed reports that Federal Marshals, the IRS and Gaming
Control Board agents are in the process right now of shutting down
Binion's Horseshoe Casino downtown.
Last month, the IRS placed a federal tax lien on Binion's, claiming
it owed $2.5 million in back taxes. And earlier this week, the IRS
placed a second tax lien on the Horseshoe. Eyewitness News was told
Friday night's action is an effort to collect money owed to union
pension funds.
Sources tell us officials have asked all patrons to cash out, and
have begun shutting down the tables and the main cage. For the past
several years, Binion's has been struggling financially, owing money
to everyone from Nevada Power to the Fremont Street Experience."
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Rumors indicate that casino and restaurants have been shut
down and hotel guest are allowed in if they have a room key.