Laughlin is an unincorporated town and a port located on the Colorado River.
Laughlin is 90 miles south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada.
It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation.

The nearby communities of Bullhead City, Arizona; Needles, California;
Fort Mohave, Arizona; and Mohave Valley, Arizona,
bring the Laughlin area's total population to about 100,000.

Its name comes from Don Laughlin, who purchased the southern tip of Nevada in 1964.
At the time, he operated the 101 Club in Las Vegas.
He opened what would become the Riverside Resort,
offering all-you-can-eat chicken dinners for 98 cents,
12 slot machines and two live gaming tables, along with eight motel rooms
(although four of the rooms were occupied by Don Laughlin's family).
He wanted to call the community Riverside or Casino, but the post office opted for Laughlin instead.

Laughlin is the third most visited casino and resort destination in the state after Las Vegas and Reno, and is one of the top five destinations for American RV enthusiasts.