Don Laughlin came to a run-down, ramshackle old motel in the desert across the Colorado River from Bullhead City, Az, bought the place, and the rest was an almost unbelievable tale of what one man built in the sesert.
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@RyyGaming1610 ай бұрын
Rest in peace Don, you absolute legend.
@mlauren6292 жыл бұрын
I love Laughlin! It's like Vegas 30 years ago!
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
More like 50 years ago. Love it!
@deionle93553 жыл бұрын
i was here yesterday from orange county california
@Frank-James8 ай бұрын
RIP my friend. I pray the new generation will continue the legacy.
@arttagger26613 жыл бұрын
This is the place I call home. Properties are the cheapest, the river is the greatest.
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@barryf5479 Жыл бұрын
We used to boat camp at Lake Mojave during my youth. I recall when Don's "casino" was a bunch of trailers connected together. They offered "corn and cluck for under a buck" which was a chicken dinner for 99 cents. It was the only casino in Laughlin at the time and the chicken dinner drew in gamblers that were visiting the lake. That grew and Don built the Riverside later. Even after that first high rise casino, he built another one next to it. Don separated from his wife but never divorced her because he was Catholic. He also loved his polyester pants. I knew a person that used to take up his pants for him (a seamstress that lived in Bullhead City). My father once dated that lady when he later moved to Bullhead City. When my father passed away, all of my friends that used to boat camp with my parents took his ashes up the lake in two pontoon boats rented at Katherine Landing and put his ashes in his and his father's favorite fishing cove. After that, we all went to Laughlin for a great dinner with all of my (and his) friends. Fond memories. The casino plays first run movies in its own theater and one can order a hot dog and a beer to accompany them to the movie theater. My Dad loved to do that. Don is a self-made man. I have a lot of respect for him.
@terriyoung7136 Жыл бұрын
Don Laughlin my dad frequently lived up there practically! His name was Robert Young Junior. He was well-known in Vegas. For staying in the casino playing cards! My dad can take $10 and stay for days non-stop gambling! He never knew when to quit and he would get comped rooms and dinners. I thought I lived in a casino ! when I was young! He met you once or twice. I'm not really sure how many times he met you. But I love your Resort and I love your casinos. Thank you for the beautiful time that I had when I was young! I would sneak and Gamble. But seriously I really love how beautiful your casinos are. And I love the river and to be able to go from Casino 2 Casino on the river. My dad was a card shark! He'd win big! But never knew when to quit. I met you once going to the dining room with my dad and boyfriend when I was young! I just want to say thank you for the memories I had when I was young. Without your beautiful Casino I would never have those memories I enjoyed staying there! Laughlin is a beautiful place to visit.
@retirementbootcampoff-grid23723 күн бұрын
We appreciate the people at Riverside, and it is very well-managed despite it's huge size.
@danielrafael174310 ай бұрын
Rest in peace Don
@behtrm Жыл бұрын
You know this is old when the Aquarius was still "Flamingo Hilton"
@Bam4life-4710 ай бұрын
Rip 🪦 don Laughlin 😢
@PaulDechambeau-mx6cxАй бұрын
Hi my Paul Dechambeau Sr we loved Don Laughlin we all miss him we love them I need to walk with him with casino he very missed and loved my aul Justin Dechambeau the Dechambeau sound does a pahrump Nevada and 1600 1700s play on the old town of boudin California play prospecting in the den and the hometown of Lodi what they own late 1600s and in front of Nevada then all the silver mines and everything you're a very blessed place can you get back with me anytime thank you
@AndrewsSister752 жыл бұрын
Yes Don is still alive as of April 2022 but Betty Laughlin died a few months ago
@systeminwhichtheviolenceis46932 жыл бұрын
No mention of Bullhead City come on
@debbiebethel10062 жыл бұрын
My husband worked for the riverside casino for years Don treaters all his employees great love him and his casino
@jodielangford.64017 ай бұрын
Don Laughlin IS Laughlin. RIP Mr Laughlin, always stayed at the Riverside. They have everything you need at one location.
@arttagger26612 жыл бұрын
Recently listed in Old Bullhead straight across the river from Harrah’s casino is a double Commercial lot for 118,000 on Long Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Great investment, the only thing better is Commercial lots between 1st and 2nd streets on Long Ave. Reason? The City of Bullhead are building a commercial launch ramp with an outlet on Long and First streets, completion set for summer of 2022.
@jaysantos5362 жыл бұрын
I'll pay $10,000 CASH money!
@BusiedSasher Жыл бұрын
Yooooo this needs a Broadway musical
@jeremyhightower50072 жыл бұрын
Yes He is still alive got a picture with him a few years back I've seen him at the karaoke bar and the buffet he's there you just have to know who your looking for...and remember if you get a picture no flash 🙂
@terriyoung7136 Жыл бұрын
My dad knew Dunlap went very well. my dad was throwing up in the river! Don Laughlin came down in his helicopter. My dad's gone now. I grew up in the casino!
@jonmacdonald534510 ай бұрын
That was nice of your dad to feed the hungry Carp like that!