Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Joseph Fertitta is an American businessman and television personality. He is the chairman, CEO, and sole owner of Landry’s, Inc., one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S. He also owns the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets.

  • Tilman Fertitta is the owner of the Houston Rockets. The NBA approved the $2.2 billion purchase by Fertitta in October 2017.
  • 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.
  • Fertitta released his first book titled “Shut Up And Listen!” in September, detailing his experiences in the dining and entertainment industries.