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Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho
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NameStanley Ho
Birth dateNovember 25, 1921
Birth placeHong Kong
Death dateMay 26, 2020
Death placeHong Kong
OccupationBusinessman, Casino magnate

Stanley Ho was a renowned Macau-based businessman and casino magnate, best known for his dominance of the Macau gambling industry, which earned him the nickname "The King of Gambling". He was also a prominent figure in Hong Kong and Macau society, with close ties to China and its leaders, including Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin. Ho's business empire spanned across various industries, including real estate, entertainment, and tourism, with notable investments in MGM Macau, Wynn Macau, and Sands Macau. His success was also attributed to his strategic partnerships with Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts.

● Early Life and Education

Stanley Ho was born on November 25, 1921, in Hong Kong to a wealthy Chinese family, with roots in Guangdong Province and connections to Cantonese and Hakka communities. He was educated at Queen's College, Hong Kong and later attended the University of Hong Kong, where he studied arts and sciences, alongside notable alumni such as Lee Kuan Yew and Tung Chee-hwa. Ho's early life was influenced by his family's business ties to Shanghai and Beijing, as well as his own experiences during World War II, including the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong and the Battle of Hong Kong. His family's connections to Sun Yat-sen and the Kuomintang also played a significant role in shaping his early life and future business endeavors.

● Business Career

Stanley Ho's business career began in the 1940s, when he started working in the shipping and import-export industries, with ties to Singapore and Malaysia. He later expanded his business interests to Macau, where he secured a monopoly on the casino industry in 1962, through his company Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM), which was also involved in hotel and real estate development, including the Hotel Lisboa and Casino Lisboa. Ho's success in Macau was largely due to his ability to navigate the complex politics of the region, including his relationships with Portugal and China, as well as his partnerships with Las Vegas-based casino operators, such as MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. His business empire also extended to Hong Kong, where he was involved in real estate development, including the Hong Kong and China Gas Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

● Personal Life

Stanley Ho was known for his polygamy and had four wives, including Clementina Leitao and Lucina Laam, with whom he had a total of 17 children, including Pansy Ho and Lawrence Ho, who are also involved in the casino and hospitality industries, with ties to MGM Resorts International and Melco Resorts & Entertainment. Ho's personal life was also marked by his love of sports, particularly horse racing and yachting, with connections to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. He was also a close friend of Henry Fok and Li Ka-shing, and was involved in various charity and philanthropic efforts, including the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and the Hong Kong Red Cross.

● Philanthropy

Stanley Ho was a prominent philanthropist in Hong Kong and Macau, with a focus on education and healthcare, particularly in the areas of medical research and disaster relief, with donations to University of Hong Kong and University of Macau. He was also a supporter of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Macau Cultural Centre, and was involved in various charity events, including the Hong Kong Charity Walk and the Macau Grand Prix. Ho's philanthropic efforts were recognized with numerous awards, including the Grand Bauhinia Medal and the Gold Bauhinia Star, which are the highest honors in Hong Kong.

● Legacy

Stanley Ho's legacy is complex and multifaceted, with both positive and negative impacts on the economy and society of Macau and Hong Kong. He is credited with transforming Macau into a major tourism and gambling hub, with a GDP growth rate that has outpaced Las Vegas and Singapore, and has been recognized by Forbes and Bloomberg as one of the most influential businessmen in Asia. However, his business practices have also been criticized for their lack of transparency and accountability, with concerns raised by Interpol and the United States Department of Justice. Despite these controversies, Ho remains a significant figure in the history of Macau and Hong Kong, with a lasting impact on the casino and hospitality industries, and a legacy that continues to shape the economy and society of the region, including the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative. Category:Businesspeople

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