William Pennington (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.

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