Jackie Gaughan

1920–2014 (age 94)

Casino owner

Biography

Jackie Gaughan earned renown as a casino owner who kept the soul of downtown Las Vegas alive through the El Cortez and other historic venues, providing stable jobs and personal encouragement to generations of employees.

He matched his business sense with philanthropy, supporting hospitals, scholarships, and community causes, and his memory continues to bring pride to Calvary Cemetery and the city he helped sustain.

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