Phillip 'Phil' G. Ruffin is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Owner of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino and the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. His career is rooted in retail, hospitality, and strategic real estate acquisition.

Ruffin briefly attended the University of Kansas. His philosophical approach centers on opportunistic acquisition (buying distressed assets), scale management, and long-term asset hold in the essential gaming and hospitality sectors (Las Vegas and the U.S. South). He is a close friend and business partner of Donald Trump.

• Treasure Island/Circus Circus (Owner): The core private asset, major casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and gaming facilities globally.
• Retail/Industrial Focus: His success is built on scale logistics (former convenience stores) and dominating the integrated casino resort market.
• Strategic Partner: He is a close personal and business associate of Donald Trump (co-owning the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in real estate and hospitality infrastructure (buying low in cyclical markets).

Phil Ruffin's strategic genius was his commitment to contrarian asset acquisition. He started his career in retail (owning a chain of convenience stores) and real estate (acquiring Wichita Marriott). His structural contribution is tied to revitalizing and managing major gaming and hospitality assets in Las Vegas and the Bahamas.

His major acquisition was the $746 million purchase of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino from MGM Resorts in 2009 (bought at a discount during the financial crisis). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global gaming, hospitality, and real estate sectors.

Phil Ruffin's social impact is structural, stemming from his casino and resort operations (major employers in Las Vegas and the Bahamas). His companies contribute significantly to tourism and local employment. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives (including the Ruffin Foundation).

His structural contribution is tied to the successful monetization and scale of the gaming and resort sector.

Phil Ruffin maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the high-stakes hospitality sector.

Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, casino management, and real estate acquisition.