William Pennington (businessman)
William Pennington | |
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Born | William Norman Pennington March 24, 1923 Lebanon, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | May 15, 2011 Reno, Nevada, U.S. | (aged 88)
Occupation | Businessman |
William Norman Pennington (March 24, 1923 – May 15, 2011) was an American casino industry executive. A pioneer in Nevada’s casino industry, he played a major role in establishing the Circus Circus company,[1] including Excalibur Hotel Casino, Luxor and Mandalay Bay. He owned several properties in Las Vegas, Reno, Hawaii and elsewhere.[2] For many years he was listed on the Forbes 400.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "William Pennington, Casino Industry Executive, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 20, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ Hidalgo, Jason (May 15, 2015). "Real estate magnate Don Roger Norman buys Pennington mansion in Reno". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
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