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Tilman Joseph Fertitta (born June 25, 1957) is an American businessman and television personality. He is the chairman, CEO , and owner of Landry's, Inc. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He also owns the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Houston Rockets .
Fertitta Entertainment Inc. is a conglomerate and holding company that holds companies and investments owned by Tilman Fertitta. These include Landry's, Inc. , the Houston Rockets , and the Golden Nugget [ 2 ] casinos.
They found a willing buyer in Tilman Fertitta, who paid $400,000 on December 31, 1986, for a controlling interest in the company. [2] The remaining partner, Denis Wilson, was bought out for $850,000. He received $250,000 upfront, but had to spend $120,000 in legal fees to eventually collect the remaining $600,000 from Fertitta. [2]
“Additionally, Tilman is the longest serving Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University of Houston.” Fertitta will need to be confirmed by the Senate following his appointment ...
The Texas-based businessman is one of two known bidders for the Commanders.
In December 2011, Tilman Fertitta, President, CEO and sole owner of Landry's, Inc., announced his company had acquired all of Morton's stock, assuming complete ownership. In 2012, Landry's completed the acquisition and moved company operations to its own headquarters in Houston. [15] [16]
Another notable supporter of expanded gambling in Texas is Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta, who also owns Landry’s and Golden Nugget Hotel and Casinos. His company Fertitta Entertainment ...
In September 2002, Tilman Fertitta, president, CEO and sole owner of Landry's, Inc., announced his company had acquired Saltgrass Steak House, then a 24-unit chain, for $75 million. [4] Fertitta moved the restaurant's operations to Landry's headquarters in the Uptown area of Houston.