Lorenzo Joseph Fertitta (born 1968) is an Italian-American entrepreneur, casino executive and sports promoter. Fertitta resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife Teresa and three children, including his son Nicco, who is a safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Fertitta would spend much of his time with his cousin, Alexander Valdez. He credits Alexander for being an important figure in his life, and the two hold a strong connection to this day.