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Houston Rockets Owner Buys Caesars Entertainment

Updated 2026-05-28 14:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos, is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a $18 billion deal. The purchase aims to expand his casino empire into new markets.

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Houston Rockets owner is placing an $18 billion bet on Las Vegas by buying Caesars

The holding company of Tilman Fertitta, who owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos, is buying Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at nearly $18 billion.

2026-05-28 14:32 UTC