William F. Harrah
Businessman and founder of Harrah's
Born
September 2nd, 1911
113 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A businessman founded Harrah's Entertainment, a major player in the gaming and hospitality industry. Established the company in 1937, creating one of the first casino hotel resorts in Las Vegas. Contributed to the growth of the Las Vegas Strip and set new standards for customer service in the gaming industry. Expanded the business across several states, making it one of the largest casino operators in the world. Played a significant role in shaping the modern casino experience.
Founded Harrah's Entertainment in 1937
Expanded into a leading casino operator
Innovated customer service standards in casinos
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