Large scale businessman
He is one of the most powerful businessmen, with his wealth being estimated at $2 bil. Neil Bluhm bet his money on gambling and won. More.
Neil Bluhm, the Middle East mogule, joined the list of the richest people in the world, thanks to his investments in gambling. He is also the co-founder of JMB Realty, a company transacting residential spaces.
A good nose for business
Neil Bluhm was born in a Jewish family in 1938. When he was 13, his father left home. Neil was raised by his mother. He graduated from University of Illinois and started career as an attorney and partner to a law firm in Chicago.
In 1969, Neil Bluhm co-founded the JMB Realty, along with being president to numerous companies. He owns casinos in Vicksburg – Mississippi, Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and in Des Plaines. Also, he is the owner of the Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Big fan of democrats
The famous magnage hosted President Barack Obama’s 49-th birthday party. During years, Neil Bluhm made significant donations to Democratic candidates, such as: Hillary Clinton, Dick Durbin, Melissa Bean, Rahm Emanuel, Lisa Madigan, Rod Blagojevich, Lou Lang and Michael Madigan.
Art collector
Neil Bluhm, a casino mogule, is a fervent art collector, with a collection worth $100 million. He sits on the Board of Trusteees of the Chicago Art Institute, Whitney Museum of American Art and Northwestern University.
Divorced, three children
His luck in business could not be matched in his personal life. His marriage simply did not work. Neil Bluhm is divorced, but happy to have three children. He lives in Chicago.
In terms of his branch of trade, he is successful – considering that he is one of the planet’s wealthiest. In September 2011, he was placed 692 in the well-offs’ list and 212 in the similar ranking for the businessmen in the United States of America.
