Cole Hauser and Sylvester Stallone Team Up for New TV Series

The Yellowstone and Tulsa King stars are producing a show based on the life of legendary gambler Benny Binion.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Actors Cole Hauser and Sylvester Stallone are collaborating on a new TV series called "Blood Aces" that will be based on the 2014 nonfiction book of the same name. The show will focus on the life of Benny Binion, a Texas gangster who became a key figure in the rise of modern Las Vegas gambling. Hauser is set to star as Binion, with Stallone's production company Balboa Productions involved in the project.

Why it matters

This new series brings together two of the biggest stars in modern television drama - Cole Hauser from Yellowstone and Sylvester Stallone from Tulsa King. The story of Benny Binion's rise from a Fort Worth hustler to a Las Vegas gambling kingpin also provides a unique window into the history and origins of modern casino culture.

The details

Blood Aces will be produced by Hauser's American Outlaw Entertainment and Stallone's Balboa Productions, in partnership with MGM Television. The series will be based on Doug J. Swanson's 2014 book Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker. Hauser will star as Binion, who opened the famous Binion's Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas in the 1950s and hosted the first World Series of Poker tournament there in 1970.

  • The new series is still in early development, with no confirmed release date yet.
  • Cole Hauser is also set to return as Rip Wheeler in the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch, premiering in 2026.
  • Sylvester Stallone will reprise his role in the next season of Tulsa King, likely airing in fall 2026.

The players

Cole Hauser

An American actor best known for his role as Rip Wheeler on the hit TV series Yellowstone.

Sylvester Stallone

A legendary American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for iconic roles in films like the Rocky and Rambo franchises. He currently stars in the Paramount+ series Tulsa King.

Benny Binion

A Texas gangster who became a key figure in the rise of modern Las Vegas gambling, opening the Binion's Horseshoe casino and hosting the first World Series of Poker tournament.

Doug J. Swanson

The author of the 2014 nonfiction book "Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker", which the new TV series is based on.

Balboa Productions

Sylvester Stallone's production company, which is involved in the development of the new "Blood Aces" TV series.

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What they’re saying

“Benny Binion's legacy is undeniable, and I can't wait to tell his story.”

— Cole Hauser (Deadline)

“This is a role made for Cole Hauser to play.”

— Sylvester Stallone (Deadline)

What’s next

The new series is still in early development, with no confirmed release date yet. Fans will have to stay tuned for more updates on the production and casting.

The takeaway

The collaboration between Cole Hauser and Sylvester Stallone on this new series about the life of legendary gambler Benny Binion promises to bring together two of the biggest stars in modern television drama. The story of Binion's rise from a Texas gangster to a key figure in the history of Las Vegas gambling also provides a unique and compelling backdrop for the new show.