On Thursday September 11th, Harrah's announced that it was purchasing Horseshoe Gaming. These are the properties owned by Jack Binion. They include The Horseshoe in Tunica, Hammond, Indiana, near Chicago; and Shreveport-Bossier. Harrah's, which operates 26 gambling halls, said it intends to sell its Harrah's casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to avoid overexposure in that market. Read the full story.