Joe Dini

Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 38th district
In office
1967–2001
Personal details
Born(1929-03-28)March 28, 1929
Yerington, Nevada
DiedApril 10, 2014(2014-04-10) (aged 85)
Reno, Nevada
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMouryne Landing Dini
ChildrenJay, George, David, Michael
Residence(s)Yerington, Nevada
Alma materUniversity of Nevada
OccupationCasino Owner

Joseph E. Dini, Jr. (March 28, 1929 – April 10, 2014) was a Nevada state assemblyman, casino owner, from Yerington, Nevada.[1] In 1996 Dini was ranked the tenth most influential Nevadan in a survey conducted by the Las Vegas Sun, a list that included Steve Wynn, Bill Raggio, then Governor Bob Miller and former Governor Mike O'Callaghan.[1]

  1. ^ a b Henry, Larry; German, Jeff (June 15, 1996). "Old power meets new power in Nevada politics". Las Vegas Sun.