Donald Joseph Laughlin was an American gambling entrepreneur, hotelier, and rancher, best known for
his development of the Laughlin River Run, a popular gaming and entertainment destination in Nevada.
He was was also the namesake of a Nevada town. Laughlin's career in the gaming industry began in the 1960s, when he purchased the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas. He later sold the property and went
on to develop the Laughlin River Run, which opened in 1982. The resort featured a casino, hotel... moreDonald Joseph Laughlin was an American gambling entrepreneur, hotelier, and rancher, best known for
his development of the Laughlin River Run, a popular gaming and entertainment destination in Nevada.
He was was also the namesake of a Nevada town. Laughlin's career in the gaming industry began in the 1960s, when he purchased the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas. He later sold the property and went
on to develop the Laughlin River Run, which opened in 1982. The resort featured a casino, hotels,
restaurants, and entertainment options, and quickly became a popular destination for gamblers and
vacationers a like .In addition to his work in the gaming industry, Laughlin was also a hotelier and rancher.
He owned several hotels and resorts throughout Nevada, and was known for his commitment to
providing excellent customer service and luxurious accommodations. Laughlin also owned a large ranch
in Nevada where he raised cattle and horses. He was also a philanthropist and gave back to his
community through various charitable efforts. He supported organizations such as the Laughlin
Community Foundation and the Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Golf Classic, which raised funds for local charities. The resort has been sold several times since Laughlin's passing, but it continues to operate under the same name and maintains many of the features and amenities that Laughlin originally
developed.
