Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Fertitta (#297)

Global Rank #297

Country Rank #117

Country United States

Tilman Fertitta is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 11 B
Entertainment, Houston Rockets
United States
M
68 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #297

Country Rank #117

Net Worth $10.9B

Previous Worth $10.9B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Entertainment, Houston Rockets

Age 68 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Houston, Texas

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Entertainment, Houston Rockets

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 68

Source Of Wealth Entertainment, Houston Rockets, Self Made

Self Made Score 9

Philanthropy Score 2

Residence Houston, Texas

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 4

Education Drop Out, Texas Tech University; Drop Out, University of Houston

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $10.9B

Current Net Worth $10.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Serving as President Trump's ambassador to Italy "is a real job," says Fertitta, who personally oversaw the renovation of Villa Taverna, the ambassador's residence in Rome. Fertitta also owns the Golden Nugget Casinos and Landry's, a Texas-based restaurant and entertainment company. Landry's brands include Landry's Seafood House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Saltgrass Steak House. Fertitta took Landry's private in 2010 in a deal worth $1.4 billion. In September 2025 Fertitta put his 275-foot yacht Boardwalk up for sale for about $175 million. He has a bigger one on order.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Tilman Fertitta.

#23

World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)

#268

Billionaires (2026)

#109

Forbes 400 (2025)

#17

Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

Fertitta first learned the food business at his father's seafood restaurant where he worked after school.

He bought land on the Vegas Strip for $270 million, but Fertitta put plans for a megacasino on hold after acquiring a large stake in Wynn Resorts.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Tilman Fertitta's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $10.9B (May 4, 2026)