Who Are the Fertitta Brothers
The Fertitta brothers are Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta III, American entrepreneurs and investors known for building Station Casinos, founding Zuffa LLC, and owning the UFC mixed martial arts organization. They are also known for their role in the hospitality and gaming industry in Las Vegas and for high-profile investments in companies such as Tesla and SpaceX through their investment firm, Fertitta Capital. Their career path includes running a major casino company, acquiring a global sports brand, and deploying capital into technology and private equity. Forbes profile on the Fertitta brothers
Lorenzo Fertitta was born in 1968 and Frank Fertitta III in 1962, both in Las Vegas, Nevada. They grew up in a family connected to the casino industry and later built Station Casinos into one of the largest gaming companies in the United States. In 2016, Lorenzo Fertitta was appointed chairman of the National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders ownership group, while Frank Fertitta III has focused on private investments and philanthropy. Both brothers graduated from the University of San Diego, and their combined career spans gaming, sports, hospitality, and venture investing.
Major Companies and Investments
The brothers co-founded Zuffa LLC, which acquired the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2001 and sold it to WME-IMG in 2016 for a reported $4.025 billion. They also built Station Casinos, which operates dozens of properties in the Las Vegas area and remains a major employer in the region. Through Fertitta Capital, they have invested in companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, aligning with their focus on technology, energy, and aerospace. SEC filings related to Fertitta investments
Station Casinos remains a privately held gaming company controlled by the Fertitta family, with properties including the Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, and Fiesta Henderson. The UFC, now under TKO Group Holdings, is one of the most valuable sports brands in the world, with major broadcasting deals and global events. Fertitta Capital has made private investments across sectors, and the brothers have served on boards of public companies and private firms. Forbes profile on the Fertitta brothers
Net Worth and Rankings
The Fertitta brothers have been listed on Forbes billionaires lists, with combined net worth driven primarily by Station Casinos, UFC proceeds, and private investments. Lorenzo Fertitta has been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in Nevada and the broader U.S. sports and gaming industries. Frank Fertitta III's net worth is tied to his stakes in Station Casinos, Fertitta Capital, and other private holdings. Forbes billionaire profile of Lorenzo Fertitta
As of the latest available public data, the Fertitta brothers continue to be active in private equity, real estate, and sports investments, with Station Casinos and Fertitta Capital serving as their primary operating vehicles. Their influence extends across Las Vegas gaming, mixed martial