Jackie Gaughan
American casino owner and businessman (1920-2014)
John D. "Jackie" Gaughan, Sr. (October 24, 1920 – March 12, 2014) was an American casino owner and gambler. Gaughan owned a casino in Las Vegas. It was El Cortez.[1] Gaughan at one time owned more than 25 percent of the real estate in Downtown Las Vegas.[2]
Jackie Gaughan | |
|---|---|
| Born | John D. Gaughan October 24, 1920 |
| Died | March 12, 2014 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Creighton University |
| Known for | Casino owner |
| Spouse |
Roberta Mae Gaughan
(m. 1942–1996) |
| Children |
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Gaughan died in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 93 years old.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ Eric Ryan, Jackie Gaughan, El Cortez integral parts of downtown Las Vegas’ rebirth, Las Vegas Sun, May 6, 2012, accessed May 16, 2012.
- ↑ Gaughan changeover leaves workers a little melancholy, Las Vegas Sun, March 25, 2004, accessed May 16, 2012.
- ↑ Las Vegas casino pioneer Jackie Gaughan dies at 93 Archived 2016-03-19 at the Wayback Machine, LVRJ, March 12, 2014, accessed March 12, 2014.
- ↑ Omaha native, Vegas casino pioneer Jackie Gaughan dies at 93 Archived 2014-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Omaha.com, March 12, 2014, accessed March 12, 2014.