The billionaire pocketed $3.3 billion by selling his stake to Crown’s US owner, Blackstone, and while his fortune has soared since the deal, Crown is now worth peanuts. The billionaire pocketed $3.3 billion by selling his stake to Crown’s US owner, Blackstone, and while his fortune has soared since the deal, Crown is now worth peanuts. Business / Companies Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News