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Graves, Benson and Goldring on Forbes billionaire list from Louisiana

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Three Louisianians made Forbes's list of the world's wealthiest people again.

Forbes says Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves remains the state's richest person with a net worth of $9.5 billion, up by $400 million over the past year.


Graves is ranked as the 293rd wealthiest in the world from his chicken finger restaurants he founded.  There are more the 800 Canes locations now.

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Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson came in 464th on the Forbes list. She inherited the teams and other businesses from her late husband, Tom Benson, and she also owns car dealerships and has other investments.

Benson's net worth is $7.1 billion, up $1 billion over the past year.

Louisiana's William Goldring is worth an estimated $7 billion, placing him at #471. His Sazerac Company owns some 500 alcohol brands and a dozen distilleries.