He reportedly worked during Minnesota’s cold winters as a fur trapper while a teenager, using some of the profits to buy and install slot machines in hunting lodges. Born on May 4, 1931, in Owatonna, MN, Laughlin became involved in gaming at an early age. 22 at age 92 after a long and storied life in the gaming industry. Legendary Casino Visionary Don Laughlin Passes AwayĮditorial Staff | Posted on Novem| Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Gaming Industry By Sean ChaffinĬasino impresario Don Laughlin passed away on Oct.
