James Packer

Net worth over time

Biography

• James Packer was the largest shareholder of Crown Resorts, which owns casinos in Australia and London. He took over the empire of his late father, Kerry.
• Packer stepped down from Crown Resorts' board in March 2018. Four months later, he resigned from the board of his family company, Consolidated Press.
• Packer's board exits were reportedly due to mental health issues, following a tough year when Crown exited its Macau and U.S. gambling investments.
• Packer settled with his older sister Gretel in 2015, agreeing to a division of assets 10 years after their late father's death.
• Packer has teamed up with American actor Robert De Niro to build a $500 million resort in Barbuda, aiming to open in early 2026.
• Packer was briefly engaged to American singer Mariah Carey but he broke off the engagement and reportedly had to pay her a settlement.
• Packer spends much time lately at his Ellerstina polo ranch in Argentina. He also shares a house in Aspen with his ex-wife Erica Baxter with whom he has three kids.
• In May 2023, Packer and the Packer Family Foundation gave $4.5 million to support mental health research at UNSW Sydney.

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