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William Pennington
Born

William Norman Pennington


(1923-03-24)March 24, 1923
Lebanon, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2011(2011-05-15) (aged 88)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
OccupationBusinessman

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[edit]

  1. ^ 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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