| Maloof | |
|---|---|
| Current region | Western United States |
| Earlier spellings | Maalouf |
| Place of origin | Lebanon |
| Members | George J. Maloof Sr. Adrienne Maloof George J. Maloof Jr. |
| Distinctions | Entertainment industry |
The Maloof family is a prominent American family based in Las Vegas, Nevada, who are owners of numerous business properties in the Western United States. The original spelling of the family name is Maalouf. The family is of Lebanese descent via their paternal grandfather.
Originally from New Mexico, the family's success began with the distribution rights for Coors Brewing Company in the Southwest region of the US in 1937. The Maloofs were the owners of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1998 until 2013 and are minority owners of the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Notable family members include George J. Maloof Sr., Adrienne Maloof, and George J. Maloof Jr.