Craig Estey

Richard Craig Estey is an American businessman, political donor and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. parent company to Dotty's, Bourbon Street, Hoover Dam Lodge, Laughlin River Lodge, La Villita, and Red Dragon an enterprise of taverns, hotels, and casinos with locations in Nevada and Montana. Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. maintains the largest slot route in Nevada.

Career Gaming History The chain was founded in Oregon in 1991 by Craig Estey, whose family owned a successful vending machine and food distribution service. and by the next month, five Dotty's delis were open.

Dotty's Dotty's is a 24-hour cafe with a local forward business model, "offering food and beverage choices, with a focus on players having a welcoming environment."

Hoover Dam Lodge "The owner of the chain Dotty's storefront taverns (in an interview) says he's bought a landmark hotel off U.S. 93 near Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Nevada Restaurant Services Inc. chief Craig Estey released a statement Tuesday confirming his purchase of the Hacienda Hotel & Casino from the Lakeview Co. Estey calls the Hacienda a "historical jewel."" - August 7, 2013. Hoover Dam Lodge is a 280-room hotel and casino. Hoover Dam Lodge has three restaurants - Big Horn Cafe, Dotty's a 24-hour cafe, and La Villita.

Laughlin River Lodge The Laughlin River Lodge (formerly Sam's Town Gold River, Gold River and River Palms) is a hotel and casino on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Richard Craig Estey (Nevada Restaurant Services). The property includes an expansive casino floor and 1,000 hotel rooms in a 25-story tower. The resort has 653 slot machines and a bingo parlor.

Philanthropy

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Estey are supporters of the American Heart Association.

American Heart Association