Laughlin is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Nevada, United States. Laughlin lies 90 miles south of Las Vegas, in the far southern tip of Nevada. As a resort town, it is known for its gaming and water recreation. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,658.
Who founded Laughlin?
Don Laughlin, the resort pioneer who established Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino and helped put Laughlin on the map as a vacation destination, has died. Laughlin’s death was announced in a post on Facebook Sunday morning. He was 92 years old.
Who is Laughlin named after?
Tri-State eventually became the town of Laughlin, named for its visionary Don Laughlin. The casino owner’s surname was bestowed on the town when a U.S. Postal Service inspector insisted he give it a name to obtain mail. “I followed his advice,” Don Laughlin says with a laugh.
Don Laughlin’s affinity for gaming began when he was a child and ever since, he has lived a life destined for success.