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The Chip Board Archive 02

Forbes 400 Richest has a LV local

AOL posted the list and you can see it through the link below. I noticed one of interest.

Dropout and Near Miss
Bennett, William Gordon

Inheritance: Self-made
Source: Gambling

Net worth: $600 (mil)
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Age: 74
Marital: married, 2 children
Education: DO

Opened Vegas casino Circus Circus in 1968 with partner William Pennington. Catered to middle-class vacationers hungry for nickel slots, cheap eats, entertainment for kids. Developed Excalibur, Luxor properties. Stepped down from board in 1994 after swooning stock price. Months later paid $193 million for Sahara Hotel.

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