Jackie Gaughan

John Davis Gaughan, Sr. (October 24, 1920 – March 12, 2014), best known as Jackie Gaughan was a casino owner and operator from the early 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had an ownership stake in many casinos throughout his career, but he is best known for his ownership of the El Cortez, where he resided until his death on March 12, 2014. At one time Gaughan reportedly owned more than 25 percent of the available real estate in Downtown Las Vegas.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Gaughan Sr. John Davis
Birth dateOctober 24, 1920
Birth nameJohn Davis Gaughan
Birth place
Hastings Nebraska
Date of deathMarch 12, 2014
Place of death
Las Vegas
Education
Creighton University
Children
Michael Gaughan (businessman)
Hometown
Omaha Nebraska

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