Phil Ruffin Biography
Phil Ruffin (Full name: Phillip Gene Ruffin) is an American businessman and casino tycoon. He is the owner of Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In addition, Ruffin owns other enterprises such as hotels, casinos, oil production, greyhound racing tracks, convenience stores, the world’s largest manufacturer of hand trucks and real estate.
He is also a business partner of Donald Trump, former United States President with whom he co-owns the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. On the Forbes 2019 list of the world’s billionaires, Ruffin was ranked No. 838 with a net worth of US $3.1 billion.
Quick Facts
| Net Worth | $3.1 billion |
| Wife | Oleksandra Nikolayenko |
| Daughter | Malena (born 2013) |
| Age | 89 years old (born March 14, 1935) |
| Family | Blanche and Roy J. Ruffin (parents), Elaine Ruffin Nemer, Roy Ruffin Jr., Pat Ruffin, and Pam Ruffin (siblings) |
Phil Ruffin Age
Ruffin was born on March 14, 1935, in Potter County, Texas, United States. He is 89 years old. Ruffin celebrates his birthday on March 14, every year.
Early Life And Education
Ruffin was born in Potter County near Amarillo, Texas, to Blanche and Roy J. Ruffin. He is of Lebanese descent. Ruffin grew up in Wichita, Kansas where his father had a grocery store. He grew up with four siblings Elaine Ruffin Nemer, Roy Ruffin Jr., Pat Ruffin, and Pam Ruffin.
In 1953, Ruffin graduated from Wichita North High School where he was a wrestling champion. He won the state championship states one profile. Subsequently, he attended Washburn University in Topeka for three years and Wichita State University, however, he never got his degree.
Phil Ruffin Wife
Ruffin is currently married to his third wife Oleksandra Nikolayenko. The couple married on January 6, 2008, when he was 72 years old and she was 26 years old. Oleksandra is a supermodel and Miss Ukraine 2004 titleholder. They have two children named Richard William Ruffin born in April 2010 and Malena born in 2013.
Ruffin’s first wife was Mary Louise Miller and his Second wife was Lynne Ruffin, who later remarried. Together with Lynne, they are blessed with three children daughter Michelle Ruffin-Stein who runs the Wichita Marriott, his son Chris Ruffin runs Wichita Hyatt. While his son Phil Ruffin Jr. runs Harper Trucks Inc. Ruffin’s nephew Sean Kyle Ruffin, who is an actor resides in Las Vegas. He funded ” a learning initiative and an organic food ” at the Alexander Dawson School, which his two youngest children attend.
Daughter
He is a father of two daughters, Michelle Ruffin-Stein and Malena born in 2013. He shares his daughter Michelle with his second wife Lynne. Michelle runs the Wichita Marriott. Furthermore, Ruffin shares his youngest daughter Malena with his current wife Oleksandra Nikolayenko.
Phil Ruffin Jr
Phil Ruffin Jr. is the son of Ruffin and his second wife Lynne. He runs Harper Trucks, Inc., a hand truck manufacturer which is owned by Ruffin Companies.
House
Ruffin sold a Park Avenue home for $6.15 million. The home at 515 Park Ave on 2,200-square-foot features two bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. He bought the home for $2.79 million in 2000. Ruffin first listed it for $5.99 million in 2014. The smart-wired home has a foyer that leads to a living and dining room with large windows overlooking Park Avenue. It also has a well windowed, eat-in chef’s kitchen. Building amenities include a lounge, a private dining room with a catering kitchen, a gym, wine cellars, and a library.
Wichita Ks
He is a native of Wichita, KS. Ruffin build his first hotel, a Marriott in Wichita in 1987 from the money he got from a chain of 60 convenience stores in the Midwest. Furthermore, his company owns Wichita Greyhound Park.
Circus Circus
Ruffin bought Circus Circus Las Vegas in December 2019 for $825 million from MGM Resorts International. The purchase included the Adventuredome amusement park, the adjacent Slots-A-Fun Casino, and adjacent open space. Ruffin planned to add to the property a swimming pool complex with a wave machine, a lazy river ride, and sand beaches.
Hotels
Ruffin is the owner of several hotels including Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Co-owner of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. Marriott Hotels. Courtyard by Marriott brands.
Jet
He sold the New Frontier Hotel & Casino in 2007 at a huge profit and bought Boeing 737 Business Jet. It had a long-range, a wide-body, and speed. The jet had a kitchen, bedrooms, and a boardroom, ideal for family excursions and business trips. Ruffin spent 300 or so hours on the plane.
Las Vegas
Ruffin owns the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino and 50% of the Trump International Las Vegas hotel alongside his friend Donald Trump. He is also the owner of the world’s largest manufacturer of hand trucks. Additionally, Ruffin also owns convenience stores, racing tracks, and other ventures. He is also active in fields like real estate.
Trump
He co-owns the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas with Former President Donald Trump. Ruffin is a longtime friend and business partner of Trump. Trump was also the best man at Ruffin’s third wedding in 2008. The two met at Trump Tower in the early 2000s when Ruffin was considering adding a Trump hotel to his Treasure Island casino.
Sometime later, in Las Vegas, Ruffin took Trump to a Nordstrom parking lot to show him a parcel of undeveloped land. Trump instantly made a decision to build there. Both of their wives are also good friends. Ruffin describes a Trump handshake as “better than any contract.”
Height
Ruffin is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.7 m).
Net Worth
Ruffin not only owns a chain of casinos, but also convenience stores, racing tracks, and other ventures. He is also the owner of the world’s largest manufacturer of hand trucks. On the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires, Ruffin was ranked No. 838 with a net worth of $3.1 billion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Phil Ruffin?
Ruffin is an 89-year-old who was born on March 14, 1935, in Potter County, Texas, United States.
Is Phil Ruffin Married?
Ruffin has been married to his third wife Oleksandra Nikolayenko since January 2008.
Where Does Phil Ruffin Live?
Ruffin lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Who Is Phil Ruffin?
He is a famous businessman known as the owner of Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Ruffin also has a portfolio of stocks in major resort and casino companies like Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts.
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