Don H. Barden Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Don Hamilton Barden (December 20, 1943 – May 19, 2011) was an American casino executive.Barden was the Manager, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC since its formation, with responsibility for key policy making functions. Since their formation, Barden was also 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 or 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. In 2003, Black Enterprise Magazine selected Barden as Company of the Year. In 2004, Barden received the Trumpet Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.For years the Barden gambling facility in Gary existed beside another gambling facility belonging to Donald Trump. Barden bought the second facility for a price reflecting historic revenue at a time when several other facilities were opening up in Illinois and Indiana. Majestic Star and Fitzgerald casinos in Indiana, Mississippi and Colorado filed for bankruptcy in November 2009. In December 2011, the facilities were turned over to creditors. The Nevada casino and Barden's ownership in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania casino were separately held and were not part of the bankruptcy.
Net Worth
$8 Million
Date Of Birth
December 20, 1943
Died
2011-05-19
Place Of Birth
Inkster, Michigan, USA
Profession
American businessman
Nicknames
Barden, Don H, Don H Barden
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Fact
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Owned Majestic Star casino chain, and Las Vegas's Fitz Casino & Hotel. Majestic has been trying to reorganize in bankruptcy court since 2009. Also owned companies involved in real estate development, broadcasting, cable television, and international trade.
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When his wife went to court to have him declared incompetent to manage his affairs, Barden moved out of their house and filed for divorce.
