Many of his employees were Arizona residents. In 1991, he donated land and the funds for Laughlin/Bullhead City International Airport. In 1986, Laughlin bankrolled the construction of the Laughlin Bridge connecting Nevada and Arizona. His influence on the region only grew from there.
It was the inspector who suggested the proprietor’s surname, according to the Riverside Resort’s website. Postal Service inspector told the casino owner the outpost needed a name for mail service. It was two years later that the area became Laughlin. Five-time Fremont mayor Gus Morrison dies at 88
