Lincoln Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
 1949 | |
| Born | October 21, 1892 |
| Died | April 18, 1981 (aged 88) Washoe, Nevada, US |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery in Washoe, Nevada |
| Other names | Fitz |
| Occupation | Casino owner |
| Years active | 1946–1981 |
| Known for | Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Reno |
| Criminal charges | Bribery and illegal gambling operations charges |
| Criminal penalty | US$52,000 in fines and court costs |
| Spouse | Meta née Konarske |
Lincoln Fitzgerald (October 21, 1892 – April 18, 1981) was an American casino owner who operated three casinos in Nevada. He previously operated gambling establishments in Michigan, but in 1946 he moved to Reno, Nevada and opened The Nevada Club. In 1949, he survived a murder attempt in his garage. In 1976, he opened the largest of his casinos, the 16-story Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel, Reno.
After his death a hoard of items his belongings was discovered in a warehouse which included casino chips and some 100,000 American silver dollars. The entire collection was purchased by famous coin dealer Ron Gillio, who named it the Fitzgerald Hoard.