Tilman Fertitta
Owner of the Golden Nugget casinos and Fertitta Entertainment, and US Ambassador to Italy since 2025.
About Tilman Fertitta
Tilman Fertitta is the founder and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns the Golden Nugget casinos and the Landry's hospitality group, and is the owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets. In 2025 he was confirmed as US Ambassador to Italy and San Marino and stepped back from day-to-day management of his businesses.
Current role & focus
Fertitta retains ownership of the Golden Nugget and Fertitta Entertainment but has stepped aside operationally while serving as US Ambassador to Italy.
Background & history
Tilman Fertitta built Landry's into a major US hospitality and entertainment company spanning restaurants, hotels and amusement. He acquired the Golden Nugget casinos in 2005, bought the NBA's Houston Rockets in 2017, and became widely known through the television series Billion Dollar Buyer. In 2025 he was confirmed as US Ambassador to Italy and San Marino and stepped back from day-to-day management of his businesses.
Frequently asked
Owner of the Golden Nugget casinos and Fertitta Entertainment, and US Ambassador to Italy since 2025.
Tilman Fertitta is Founder & Owner, Fertitta Entertainment; US Ambassador to Italy at Golden Nugget / Fertitta Entertainment.
Tilman Fertitta works in the Operators sector, with a Americas focus.
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