Joseph E. "Joe" Dini, Jr. (March 28, 1929 – April 10, 2014) was an American politician for the Democratic Party and business man. He was elected to the Nevada State Assembly for the 38th district (which includes Lyon County, Storey County and parts of Carson City) in 1967 and served until 2001. He also owned the Dini's Lucky Club from 1960 until 2007. He was born in Yerington, Nevada.