William Redd
William Redd | |
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| Born | November 16, 1911 Union, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2003 (aged 91) Solana Beach, California, U.S. |
| Education | East Central Junior College University of Mississippi |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Spouse | 3 |
| Children | 2 daughters |
William Redd, also known as Si Redd (1911–2003) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of International Game Technology, a slot machine manufacturer and distributor. He was the owner of the Oasis, a hotel and casino in Mesquite, Nevada. He was the rightsholder of video poker, and he became known as the "king of slot machines".