Diana Bennett
The next generation of gaming management
A Paragon Gaming co-founder and philanthropist who developed her own career after growing up around the casino business.
An operating business of her own
Diana Bennett co-founded Paragon Gaming with Scott Menke. UNLV’s biography describes a business operating in Nevada and western Canada, along with her leadership of the Bennett Family Foundation. [1]
A family connection, an independent career
In a 2020 UNLV interview, she identified her father, William Bennett, and Mike Ensign as early teachers. That year she became UNLV Foundation board chair, following earlier women chairs Claudine Williams and Elaine Wynn. [2]
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Bill Bennett
Follow her father’s role in Circus Circus Enterprises. [2]
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The papers announce the Stardust’s arrival
An opening announcement introduces the new Stardust resort and the fanfare surrounding its debut.
A Circus Circus Is Coming
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Disneyland-like Gambling Hall Wins Approval
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Gaming Commission Delays License for 'Circus Circus'
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New Gaming Resort OK'd
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Gaming Board Gives Nod To Planners of Circus-Circus
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