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Laughlin: History
Laughlin's current location was established in the 1940's with the South Pointe due to its proximity to Nevada's southern tip. The settlement consisted of a motel and bar that catered to gold and silver miners. Many construction workers who built the Davis Dam also settled in the area. The Davis Dam was built to provide electricity to area and to help regulate the power of the mighty Colorado River. However, once the dam was completed, many of the workers and miners left, the motel fell into disrepair.
Years later, in 1964, Don Laughlin, owner of Las Vegas' 101 Club, flew over the abandoned area and offered to buy the property. In less than two years, the motel and bar, now called the Riverside Resort, was offering all-you-can-eat chicken dinners for 98 cents, play on 12 slot machines and two live gaming tables. Guest accommodations were available in four of the motel's eight rooms. The Laughlin family lived in the other four rooms.
South Pointe was renamed Laughlin when the U.S. Postal Service inspector insisted Don Laughlin give the town a name?any name!?in order to receive mail. Don Laughlin recommended the name of Riverside or Casino, but the postal inspector used Laughlin instead.
Today, Laughlin is a booming gambling town and tourist destination for both Arizona residents and those looking for an alternative to Las Vegas.
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