Stake Founders Enter Forbes Billionaires List 2025
Forbes published the updated list of the world’s wealthiest people for 2025, which includes 3,028 billionaires.
Among the newcomers are the founders of the crypto casino Stake and the streaming platform Kick, Craven and Bijan Tehrani. These entrepreneurs ranked 1,305th with a net worth of $2.8 billion each.
Record Growth of Billionaires
Each year, Forbes releases its billionaire rankings, and 2025 saw a record-breaking number. For the first time, the list includes 3,028 billionaires – 247 more than last year.
The total net worth of all billionaires is $16.1 trillion, which is $2 trillion more than in 2024.
Interestingly, the U.S. continues to dominate the rankings, with 902 billionaires, followed by China with 516 and India with 205 billionaires.
Stake Founders Among the Wealthiest
In addition to Craven and Bijan Tehrani, other prominent figures from the gambling industry also made it to the Forbes list. For example:
- Miriam Adelson (Las Vegas Sands) with a net worth of $32.1 billion
- Johann Graf (Novomatic) with a net worth of $9.9 billion
- Karel Komarek (Allwyn) with a net worth of $9.4 billion
- Denise Coates (Bet365) with a net worth of $7.3 billion
- Teddy Sagi (Playtech) with a net worth of $7.1 billion
These entrepreneurs have achieved remarkable success in the gambling industry, and their wealth continues to grow despite market volatility.
World’s Wealthiest Leaders
The Forbes 2025 list also includes the wealthiest people in the world. The leader is once again Elon Musk, whose net worth currently stands at $342 billion. He is followed by Mark Zuckerberg with $216 billion and Jeff Bezos with $215 billion. The top 10 also features such prominent figures as Larry Ellison, Bernard Arnault, Warren Buffett, and others.
Other Top-200 Forbes Members
The Forbes list also includes other influential business figures such as Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Steve Ballmer, who have continued their successful careers in technology. Notably, Mukesh Ambani from India, who continues to manage the multifunctional company Reliance Industries, and Carlos Slim from Mexico, who controls the largest mobile operator in Latin America, are also featured.
Conclusion
The Forbes 2025 Billionaires List not only marks the growth in the number of billionaires on the planet but also reflects how rapidly the financial landscape is changing. The inclusion of Craven and Bijan Tehrani in this list underscores the significance of crypto casinos and streaming platforms in the modern economy.