Don Laughlin

Donald J. "Don" Laughlin (May 4, 1931 – October 22, 2023) was an American gambling entrepreneur, hotelier and rancher. The town of Laughlin, Nevada, is named after him.[1]

Don Laughlin
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Laughlin in 2009
Born
Donald Joseph Laughlin

(1931-05-04)May 4, 1931
DiedOctober 22, 2023(2023-10-22) (aged 92)
OccupationBusinessman
Spouse(s)
Betty Jones
(m. 1953; died 2022)
Children3

Laughlin moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in the late 1950s and purchased his first casino, the "101 Club." By 1964, Laughlin had sold the 101 Club. He is known for owning the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino. Laughlin married Betty L. Jones in 1953. They had three children and were married until her death in 2022.[2][3]

Laughlin died on October 22, 2023, at the age of 92.[4]

References

  1. Hashimoto, Kathryn; Fried-Kline, Sheryl (1995-05-01). Casino management for the 90's. Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-7872-0483-9. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  2. "Betty Laughlin 1932 - 2022". Legacy.com. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. "Obituary Betty Laughlin". Kingman Miner and Western News. https://kdminer.com/news/2022/feb/08/obituary-betty-laughlin/. Retrieved May 21, 2022. 
  4. Town founder remembered: Pioneer Don Laughlin dies Sunday morning. October 22, 2023. https://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/town-founder-remembered-pioneer-don-laughlin-dies-sunday-morning/article_1c32f718-70fa-11ee-ae10-03f3c42f24a3.html. Retrieved October 22, 2023. 

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