 In 1880 Bensinger, as part owner of J. M. Brunswick & Balke Company, set up a branch in San Francisco for manufacturing billiard tables, making his company the only American coast-to-coast manufacturer and distributor of these tables.He was involved in setting up tournaments for establishments that had his billiard tables and issued cash prizes and trophies.Bensinger was a member of the Lakeside and Washington Park clubs, and of the Chicago Athletic Association.