William Pennington (businessman)

William Pennington
William Pennington
Born	William Norman Pennington; March 24, 1923; Lebanon, Kansas, U.S.
Died	May 15, 2011 (aged 88); Reno, Nevada, U.S.
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

1 2 "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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[nyt-1] 1 2 "William Pennington, Casino Industry Executive, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 20, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2011.

[2] 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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