Tilman Fertitta — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the U.S. Ambassador to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino.
Sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., which includes Landry’s, Inc., Golden Nugget Casinos & Hotels, and the NBA’s Houston Rockets.
Owns over 600 properties across 36 U.S. states and more than 15 countries, including 60 restaurant brands.
Acquired the Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel brand in 2005, expanding it to five U.S. locations.
Purchased the NBA’s Houston Rockets in October 2017 for $2.2 Billion.
Starred in the CNBC reality TV show "Billion Dollar Buyer" starting in 2016.
Serves as Chairman of the Board for the Houston Police Foundation, Houston Children’s Charity, and the University of Houston Board of Regents.

Biography

Tilman J. Fertitta is the sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., a prominent entity in the dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming industries.

Often referred to as “the world’s richest restaurateur,” his company owns the restaurant giant Landry’s, Inc., the Golden Nugget Casinos & Hotels, and the NBA’s Houston Rockets. In addition to his business ventures, Fertitta serves as the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino.