The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is owned and operated by Landry’s, Inc., a massive hospitality and entertainment conglomerate headed by billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta. Fertitta, who is also the owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets, purchased the iconic downtown property in 2005 from a private investment group. Since taking ownership, Fertitta has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the resort to modernize its facilities while maintaining its classic "Old Vegas" charm. This includes the addition of the "Rush Tower" and the creation of the famous "Tank" swimming pool, which features a shark aquarium with a transparent slide running through it. The Golden Nugget is the flagship of the Golden Nugget brand, which has since expanded under Landry’s to include locations in Atlantic City, Biloxi, Lake Charles, and Laughlin. As of 2026, the property remains one of the most profitable and well-recognized casinos in the Fremont Street Experience area, benefiting from Fertitta’s vertically integrated business model that often pairs his casinos with his famous restaurant brands like Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse and Saltgrass Steak House.