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

Associated Press (May 20, 2011). "William Pennington, Casino Industry Executive, Dies at 88". The New York Times. 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] Associated Press (May 20, 2011). "William Pennington, Casino Industry Executive, Dies at 88". The New York Times. 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.