Station Casino founder Frank Pertita Jr. died on Aug. 21 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after heart surgery. Pertita Jr., 70, was a pioneer in the Las Vegas casino industry and the first person to establish a casino on Streep. While others in the industry told him it was a mistake, Pertita followed his vision and built the current Palace Station in 1976.

Pertita moved to Las Vegas with his wife, Victoria, in 1960. He worked at various casinos along the strip for 16 years, doing everything from dealers to eventual general manager. His vision was to create a casino where other casino employees and locals could come after work instead of focusing on tourists. In those early years, the Station Casino Empire was born from casinos.

Founded by fertita, which changed its name to the initial casino palace station in 1983, the company opened the boulder station in 1994, the Texas station in 1995, the bollies in 1996, and the sunset station in 1997. 카지노사이트 모음 Continuing its expansion, the station casino purchased several properties in 1998, including king 8 (renamed the wild west, wild west), Santa Fe, Fiesta, and reserve. Since then, the station casino has grown to 19 properties now.

Pertita retired from casinos in 1993, but was active in other family businesses and various charities and charities. Many will miss Pertita not only in Nevada but also in Las Vegas.

“Frank Pertita was not only a pioneer in creating community-friendly casinos, but he was also one of the most community-minded and generous people in Las Vegas history. He was a true gentleman in every way,” said former Nevada Governor Bob Miller.