as Bally's Las Vegas). Benninger stepped down as CEO in 1990, but continued as chairman until 1995, and as a director for the remainder of his life. Benninger died on February 29, 2004, at the age of 86, at his home in Las Vegas. Months after his death, he was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame. References American casino industry businesspeople American chairpersons of corporations American corporate directors People from Günzburg University of Southern California alumni German emigrants to the United States 1917 births 2004 deaths MGM Resorts International