Dini's Lucky Club

Dini's Lucky Club
Location Yerington, Nevada, U.S.
Address 45 Main Street
Opening date 1933 (1933)
Theme Old West
Total gaming space 3,200 sq ft (300 m2)
Owner Dini Family
Coordinates 38°59′18″N 119°09′49″W / 38.98844°N 119.16357°W / 38.98844; -119.16357Coordinates: 38°59′18″N 119°09′49″W / 38.98844°N 119.16357°W / 38.98844; -119.16357
Website Official website

Dini's Lucky Club is a casino located in Yerington, Nevada[1] and purports to be the "Oldest family owned casino in Nevada" (since 1933).[2][3]

History

Dini's was founded in downtown Yerington 1933 as the Wooden Shoe Club by Giuseppe "Joe" Dini, Sr., in 1938 it moved and was renamed "Joe Dini's lucky club." In 1960 the business was purchased by Joe Dini, Jr.,[4] Giuseppe's son, who would later become the longest serving member in Nevada State Assembly history.[5] Following a series of expansions and acquisitions of buildings adjacent to the existing property, Dini's has expanded to include a main casino, restaurant, and bar & lounge.[4] Dini's is now owned by Joe Jr.'s two sons George and Jay.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Henry, Larry; German, Jeff (June 15, 1996). "Old power meets new power in Nevada politics". Las Vegas Sun.
  2. ↑ "Dini's Lucky Club". Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage". Nevada Gaming Control Board. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Dini's The History". Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Legislative Biography -- 71st (2001) Session". Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  6. ↑ "Former state lawmaker Dini gains position". Retrieved February 9, 2009.

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