Sam Nazarian made his name and his billion-dollar fortune creating L.A. clubs and restaurants that attracted the hippest young celebrities.

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles nightlife mogul Sam Nazarian saved his casino license Thursday by eating heaping portions of humble pie before the Nevada State Gaming Commission.

Sam Nazarian said in a hearing that he recently used cocaine and has paid almost $3 million to a convicted felon. By Ryan Gajewski. Plus Icon. Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter.

Sam Nazarian, a Los Angeles-based restaurateur and nightlife impresario who spearheads Umami Burger, is opening a new fried chicken chain, Sam’s Crispy Chicken in four locations across the U.S ...

In 2003, when Sam Nazarian built SBE into a hospitality, night life and culinary global powerhouse, he had what he called an "aha" moment in his quest to start a ghost kitchen business. About a ...

Sam Nazarian, CEO of SBE Entertainment, left, and his attorney Tony Cabot appear before the Nevada Gaming Commission during a hearing as Nazarian seeks a gambling license he needs on Thursday, Dec ...

Sam Nazarian, a nightlife impresario once known for showering champagne on models at his Los Angeles nightclubs, now wants to become the next big hotel magnate. CNN values your feedback 1.

But Sam Nazarian can't avoid the process if he wants to keep his 10 percent of the SLS Las Vegas — a stake that makes him subject to the increased scrutiny.

When he appears at the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday, Sam Nazarian — the visionary behind SLS Las Vegas — should accept the Dec. 3 recommendation by the Gaming Control Board for a one-year ...

When Sam Nazarian, started to notice several industries trending toward direct-to-consumer offerings, the hospitality industry veteran went with the flow 64.9 F. Los Angeles. Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 ...

Sam Nazarian, the 34-year-old real estate mogul, is stuck at a stoplight in the Pacific Palisades when three pre-adolescent boys start screaming from the sidewalk. Skip to content.