James Packer Net Worth

Australian investor and former casino chairman
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Estimated net worth
$3.6B
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026.

James Packer’s net worth over time

$3.6B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 estimate, 2019$3.6B2019$2.3B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 estimate, 2020$2.3B2020$3.2B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 estimate, 2021$3.2B2021$3.8B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 estimate, 2022$3.8B2022$2.6B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 estimate, 2023$2.6B2023$2.9B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 estimate, 2024$2.9B2024$3.3B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 estimate, 2025$3.3B2025$3.7B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 estimate, 2026$3.7B2026$3.6B: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate, Oct 2026. Forbes real-time estimate$3.6BOct 2026

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DateEstimateSource
2019$3.6 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2019
2020$2.3 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2020
2021$3.2 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2021
2022$3.8 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2022
2023$2.6 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2023
2024$2.9 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2024
2025$3.3 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2025
2026$3.7 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2026
Oct 2026$3.6 billionForbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate

Where the money comes from

Investments

These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.

James Packer’s fortune in real-life terms

55,032 years
for the median full-time U.S. worker to earn this much, spending nothing
16,659×
the net worth of the typical U.S. family
0.4%
of Elon Musk's fortune, the biggest on Net Worth Lookup

Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).

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James Packer has an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, James Packer profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is down from a peak of $3.8 billion.

James Packer is an Australian businessman and investor who took control of Consolidated Press Holdings and major stakes in Crown Resorts after the death of his father, Kerry Packer. He later led Publishing and Broadcasting Limited, Consolidated Media Holdings, and Crown Resorts. Over time, he shifted away from traditional media and put more focus on gambling, resorts, and investments, becoming best known in business for his role as Crown’s largest shareholder.

His wealth grew through a mix of inherited holdings, dealmaking, and investments. After the dotcom crash of 2000–2001, he bought into SEEK and Carsales.com, making large gains as those businesses expanded. In 2006 and 2007, he sold big parts of his media assets while moving toward gaming and tourism. A major turning point came in 2022, when Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts delivered him A$3.36 billion for his 37% stake.

How James Packer built his fortune

Packer’s money has come from media, casinos, and later investment holdings. He inherited control of Consolidated Press Holdings and interests tied to Crown Resorts and other companies. In the early 2000s, he made successful internet bets by buying a 25% stake in SEEK in 2003 and backing Carsales in 2005. Those deals gave him large returns and helped move his portfolio beyond older newspaper and television businesses.

He also reshaped the family business through major sales and new ventures. In 2006, his team agreed to sell 50% of media assets to CVC Asia Pacific for A$4.5 billion, plus A$1 billion in equity in PBL Media. In 2007, he sold another 25% of PBL Media for $515 million. Later, Crown became central to his holdings, and in 2021 he also co-founded NPACT Capital and Investment Management to back luxury residential property projects in Sydney and Melbourne.

Forbes net worth and key money moves

Forbes has tracked sharp swings in Packer’s fortune in recent years. It estimated his wealth at $3.6 billion in 2019, then $2.3 billion in 2020. The figure climbed to $3.2 billion in 2021 and $3.8 billion in 2022, before dropping to $2.6 billion in 2023. Forbes later put him at $2.9 billion in 2024, $3.3 billion in 2025, and $3.7 billion in 2026 on its annual billionaires list.

A big money event came when Blackstone acquired Crown Resorts in 2022 and Packer received A$3.36 billion for his shares. After that sale, he looked to simplify his portfolio and focus on big tech stocks, AI, and property. Forbes currently estimates his fortune at $3.6 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026. He has also teamed up with Robert De Niro on a $500 million resort project in Barbuda.

Career and money timeline

  1. 2003

    He bought a 25% stake in SEEK for A$33 million.

  2. 2005

    Packer-backed entities acquired a 41% stake in Carsales.

  3. 2006

    He agreed to sell 50% of media assets to CVC Asia Pacific.

  4. 2018

    He stepped down from Crown Resorts’ board in March.

  5. 2021

    He co-founded NPACT Capital and Investment Management.

  6. 2022

    Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts paid him A$3.36 billion for his 37% stake.

James Packer net worth FAQ

What is James Packer's net worth?

James Packer's net worth is an estimated $3.6 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, James Packer profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.

How did James Packer get so rich?

The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Investments.

Is James Packer a billionaire?

Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates James Packer is worth $3.6 billion.

How has James Packer's net worth changed?

The earliest published estimate we track is $3.6 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $3.6 billion (October 20, 2026).

What is James Packer best known for in business?

He is best known for leading and investing in Crown Resorts, while also controlling Consolidated Press Holdings and other assets.

What does Forbes say James Packer is worth now?

Forbes estimates he is worth $3.6 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026.

Sources

  1. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, James Packer profile (October 20, 2026)
  2. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, James Packer profile (March 5, 2019)
  3. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, James Packer profile (April 7, 2020)
  4. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, James Packer profile (April 6, 2021)
  5. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, James Packer profile (April 5, 2022)
  6. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, James Packer profile (April 4, 2023)
  7. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, James Packer profile (April 2, 2024)
  8. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, James Packer profile (April 2025)
  9. Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, James Packer profile (March 10, 2026)
  10. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
  11. Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
  12. Background facts: Wikipedia, James Packer (accessed October 20, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.

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