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In this Oct. 13, 2017, file photo, new Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta reacts before an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Houston. Fertitta is interested in bringing an NHL hockey team to Houston, a possibility that did not exist under the NBA team’s previous regime. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File) **FILE**

Meet Tilman Fertitta, the Houston billionaire who wants to buy the Washington Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

This Aug. 31, 2012 photo shows Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta at a press conference in his Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City, N.J. He tells The Associated Press his dual role as owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets as well as of casinos that take sports bets has actually hurt his sports betting business. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Fertitta: Working both sides of sports bets not a slam dunk

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta holds a jersey during an introductory news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Fertitta introduced as new owner of Houston Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2012, file photo, Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta speaks at a meeting in Atlantic City, N.J. Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander. Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. The deal includes Clutch City Sports and Entertainment, which puts on shows and concerts at the Toyota Center. Fertitta will be the team's sole owner, calling this a &quot;lifelong dream come true.&quot; (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

Restaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets for $2.2 billion

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 29, 2015, file photo, Derek Stevens, owner and CEO of the D Casino, listens during a news conference at Las Vegas City Hall. A bet between two Las Vegas casino owners will cost one of them $1 million if Michigan wins the NCAA mens' basketball tournament. Stevens, who owns The D Las Vegas and Golden Gate casinos, plunked down $12,500 on Michigan at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, which was offering 80-to-1 odds before the tournament started. The Golden Nugget could have rejected the bet, but owner Tilman Fertitta personally approved it. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)

Vegas casino owner eyes $1M March Madness win from rival

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

Friend says Giffords is speaking more

By Ramit Plushnick-Masti - Associated Press