Bill Harrah came to Nevada to open casinos in the 1930s.
Bill Harrah – Nevada Gaming Pioneer
Bill Harrah at Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Tahoe - Opened in 1957 Bill Harrah was already a successful casino operator in Reno when he expanded to Lake Tahoe. The expansion is a little confusing, because, over the years, the Harrah's name graced both sides of Highway 50 at Stateline. Hopping from spot to spot was a pattern Harrah had used in Reno,... Continue Reading →
Harrah’s Bingo Club 1960s
Bill Harrah first came to Reno in the 1936 and his businesses hopped around the block of Center Street several times after opening his first club in 1937. The first spot was at a bar previously called the Owl. After more successful ventures on Commercial Row and Virginia Street, Harrah's casino straddled both sides of... Continue Reading →
Nevada Gaming History 