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Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Fertitta (#279)

Global Rank #279
Country Rank #121
Country United States

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

  • $ 12 B
  • Entertainment, Houston Rockets
  • United States
  • M
  • 69 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #279
Country Rank #121
Net Worth $11.8B
Previous Worth $11.9B
Worth Change -$0.1B
Country United States
Industry Entertainment, Houston Rockets
Age 69 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Houston, Texas
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Entertainment, Houston Rockets

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 69
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 -$0.1B -0.8% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $11.9B
Current Net Worth $11.8B

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.

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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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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $11.8B (May 4, 2026)

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