William Pennington (businessman)

William Pennington
Born (1923-03-24)March 24, 1923
Died May 15, 2011(2011-05-15) (aged 88)

William 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 empire,[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

  1. 1 2 Associated Press (May 20, 2011). "William Pennington, Casino Industry Executive, Dies at 88". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Real estate magnate Don Roger Norman buys Pennington mansion in Reno". Reno Gazette Journal. May 15, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
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