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U.S. Ambassador Fertitta Purchases $113M Caesars Stake, Sparks Conflict Concerns

5/6/2026

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U.S. ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta bought at least $113 million of Caesars shares and other gambling stocks, per ethics filings.
The purchases coincided with Fertitta’s firm seeking a Caesars takeover.
A 2025 ethics agreement allowed the holdings, prompting critics to claim the scale could distract from his duties.
He also disclosed call-option positions up to $117 million in Wynn Resorts and $10 million in DraftKings, raising conflict concerns.

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U.S. ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta bought at least $113 million of Caesars shares and other gambling stocks, per ethics filings.
The purchases coincided with Fertitta’s firm seeking a Caesars takeover.
A 2025 ethics agreement allowed the holdings, prompting critics to claim the scale could distract from his duties.
He also disclosed call-option positions up to $117 million in Wynn Resorts and $10 million in DraftKings, raising conflict concerns.