George Joseph Maloof Jr. (born September 2, 1964) is an American entrepreneur and businessman.
[1] He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where his father, George Sr., operated a Coors beer distributorship.
[2] Maloof was the leading force behind the building and operation of the Palms Casino Resort just off Flamingo Road in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The hotel, which accrues more than $50 million in annual profits, boasts stripper poles in private rooms, the Real World Suite (home to MTV's reality series) and an emphasis on hiring beautiful women.
The Palms has hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, NBA All-Star weekend and the Ocean's 13 premiere.