THE MONEY: Still has strong grip on MGM Resorts International shares, which have rocketed more than 80 percent in value over last year. Investment in troubled oil and gas firm Delta Petroleum a bust as company filed for Chapter 11 last year.

BUZZ: Former boxer and fighter pilot who became entertainment and casino mogul hasn’t had much action this year. Yet to act on his announcement two years ago that he was looking to get back into Hollywood through acquisition. Got into legal spat with former chief executive of Delta Petroleum last year over $7.5 million personal loan. Denver District Court judge ruled Parker was barred from collecting on alleged damages, but appeals court overruled that portion of decision. Amount of damages has not been determined. Kerkorian recently broke off engagement with Joan Dangerfield, Rodney Dangerfield’s widow. Said to be engaged to Lu Beard, widow of Oklahoma oil man Bill Beard, in September but that engagement ended. Reports earlier this month said he had married Una Davis, woman he’d been linked to since 2003.

NET WORTH:

$6.7 billion s18%

LAST YEAR: $5.7 billion

AGE: 96

RESIDENCE: Beverly Hills

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Investments, casinos