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- William G. Bennett (November 16, 1924 – December 22, 2002) was an American gaming executive and real estate developer. Noted for pioneering Las Vegas as a destination for middle-class tourists and their families, he is best remembered for his establishment of gaming giant Circus Circus Enterprises in 1974. He served as chairman of Circus Circus between 1974 and 1994. Under his leadership Circus Circus developed numerous additional properties throughout Nevada, including the Excalibur and Luxor casinos in Las Vegas. Following his departure from Circus Circus, Bennett purchased the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1995 and operated it until his death in 2002. (en)
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- William Gordon Bennett (en)
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- William Gordon Bennett (en)
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- Glendale, Arizona, U.S. (en)
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- Diana Lee Bennett (en)
- Laura Lynn Bennett (en)
- William Allen Bennett (en)
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. (en)
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- Chairman of Circus Circus Enterprises (en)
- Owner of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (en)
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- Barbara Elaine Pullins (en)
- Lynn Margaret Hummel (en)
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- William G. Bennett (November 16, 1924 – December 22, 2002) was an American gaming executive and real estate developer. Noted for pioneering Las Vegas as a destination for middle-class tourists and their families, he is best remembered for his establishment of gaming giant Circus Circus Enterprises in 1974. He served as chairman of Circus Circus between 1974 and 1994. Under his leadership Circus Circus developed numerous additional properties throughout Nevada, including the Excalibur and Luxor casinos in Las Vegas. Following his departure from Circus Circus, Bennett purchased the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1995 and operated it until his death in 2002. (en)
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- William G. Bennett (gaming executive) (en)
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