Don H. Barden
American businessman (1943-2011)
Don Hamilton Barden (December 20, 1943 – May 19, 2011) was an American casino executive. He was the first black casino owner in Las Vegas. His company, The Majestic Star Casino, LLC, filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009.
Career
When one of Barden's companies acquired the Fitzgeralds Las Vegas casino, Barden became the first African-American casino owner in Vegas.
Barden was the manager, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC, from its formation, with responsibility for key policy making functions. Since their inception, Barden had also served as president and chief executive officer of Majestic Investor Holdings, LLC, and manager of Barden Colorado Blackhawk, Colorado, Barden Mississippi Tunica, Mississippi, and Barden Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada; and chairman and president of BDI. Barden also served as chairman of Barden Gary Foundation, Inc., and Don H. Barden Foundation, Inc. since their formations.
Additionally, he was the president and chief executive officer of Barden Companies, Inc. and a group of other companies he owned and/or operated. Over the past 30 years, Barden had successfully developed, owned and operated many business enterprises in various industries including real estate development, casino gaming, broadcasting, cable television and international trade.
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