James Packer

James Packer

Australia AustraliabusinessmanMaleb. 19676.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

James Packer is an Australian billionaire businessman and investor, known for his involvement in the gaming and entertainment industries. He has been linked to the corruption case against former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to allegations that he gifted lavish items to Netanyahu in exchange for political favors.

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Australian billionaire James Packer has tied the knot for a third time, marrying Canadian-born former model Kylie Lim.

Billionaire James Packer weds former model in Italy
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
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Billionaire James Packer proposes keeping all the affordable housing on the lower floors of a luxury project in Sydney.

I found my dream community. Then I discovered the hidden divide between the haves and have-nots
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-15
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The billionaire business mogul and former Nine owner James Packer defended Stefanovic and criticised the company’s handling of the saga.

Nine axes multi-million dollar contract amid Tommy Robinson podcast fallout, co-host Sarah Abo makes tearful announcement
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-26
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James Packer defended his friend Karl Stefanovic over a controversial podcast interview.

Karl Stefanovic’s podcast with Tommy Robinson defended by James Packer
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-25
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James Packer is mentioned as a provider of luxury gifts to Netanyahu, which are part of the corruption allegations.

El primer ministro de Israel concluye una fase clave de su juicio por corrupción tras un año y medio de declaraciones: ¿le otorgarán el indulto?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-24
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James Packer’s attendance at the NRL’s opening round in Las Vegas was a considerable coup for the game.

Mahoney’s Vegas verbals with old teammates light fuse for explosive reunion
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-07
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James Packer is a billionaire cousin of Francis who was not close with him.

Packer family "black sheep" dies from suspected medical episode at 64
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
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James Packer appeared in good spirits and expressed enthusiasm for his friend Brett Ratner’s new film.

James Packer and new billionaire Foxtel owner turn heads in Las Vegas
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-01
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James was once the majority owner of Crown Resorts and sold his interest to Blackstone in 2022.

Former Packer bookmaker’s Crown residence sells for $50 million-plus
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-20
6.0

James Packer is a billionaire associated with Hadas Klein and mentioned in the investigation.

"אין לי בעיה שתחקרו, אם תמצאו על מה": הנזיפה של מנדלבליט בחוקרי נתניהו
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-10
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James Packer is a billionaire backing the proposal to bulldoze the Chimes building for a luxury development.

If developers are allowed to bulldoze older units to build fewer homes, we have a big problem
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-21
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James Packer is a billionaire backing a developer for a luxury apartment project in Potts Point.

Potts Point Chimes building faces wrecking ball for $91m luxury apartment block
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-12
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Alex Greenwich

Billionaire businessman James Packer sold his Los Angeles mansion for $93.5 million in April after it had sat on the market for a year.

Twelve Australian celebrities who bought and sold property in 2025
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-18
8.0

James Packer is an Australian billionaire who was engaged to Mariah Carey and lived with her in a luxurious mansion in Los Angeles.

Çok yoksuldu, kötü yola düşmekten zor kurtuldu… Yıllar önce yaptığı tek bir şarkı kurtuluşu oldu… Artık parmağını oynatmadan milyonlar kazanıyor
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-11-26
7.0

James Packer emerged from the privacy of his yacht in Fiji for a tell-all interview about who he likes and hates.

James Packer’s hate vomit lands on curious shoes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-24
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Dan Andrews

Packer taunts Dan Andrews and NSW regulator for burning down casinos.

Packer taunts Dan Andrews and NSW regulator for burning down casinos
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-23
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James Packer is backing a developer's project that aims to replace The Chimes in Potts Point with luxury apartments.

How former NSW premier Morris Iemma helped James Packer get his way on $100m Potts Point development The Chimes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-18
5.0

One donor of such gifts was Australian billionaire James Packer.

Trump stakes claim as global peacemaker after Israeli hostage release
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-13
5.0

James Packer is mentioned as the owner of the IJE, which is reportedly valued at $357 million.

Eric Smidt’s $521m superyacht Infinity turns heads on Auckland waterfront
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
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Eric Smidt

James Packer was involved in a high-stakes development stoush over lucrative city and harbour views.

Packer v Packer as Gretel and James on opposing sides in Potts Point stoush
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-29
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James Packer is described as a very generous man who has been taken advantage of by many.

"ג'יימס פאקר אומלל? הם היו הכי לאבי דאבי"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-09-15
8.0

James Packer is involved in the Macleay Street project, having provided development funding and taken a stake in it.

James Packer-backed project sparks affordable housing concerns
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-24
4.0

James Packer led to the exit of billionaire nepo baby boss due to regulatory lashings over failed money laundering controls.

Chris Minns met with Democrat 2028 presidential hopeful
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-04
3.0

James Packer has discussed his mental health and plans to pass on his business learnings to his children.

Billionaire expected to bequeath wealth equally among kids, with no big business stakes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-22
7.0

James Packer was forced out on a $3.29 billion golden parachute as the company was flogged off to American private equity behemoth Blackstone.

Crown workers threaten to expose Barangaroo casino’s dirty laundry, and movement at Labor stations in Canberra
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-06
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