The top 10 influential personalities in the casino and gambling industry this year are:
1. Sheldon Adelson – Founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., one of the largest casino companies in the world.
2. Lim Kok Thay – Chairman and CEO of Genting Group, a multinational casino and resort company.
3. James Packer – Majority shareholder of Crown Resorts and a prominent figure in the Australian gambling industry.
4. Stanley Ho – Considered the “King of Gambling” in Macau, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the region into a global gambling hub.
5. Philip Satre – Chairman of Wynn Resorts and a distinguished figure in the gaming industry.
6. Pansy Ho – Co-chair and executive director of MGM China Holdings, she has been instrumental in the success of MGM’s operations in Macau.
7. Jean-Charles Naouri – CEO of Groupe Casino, a prominent player in the European casino and retail market.
8. Lawrence Ho – CEO and chairman of Melco Resorts, a leading casino operator in Macau.
9. Jay Snowden – CEO of Penn National Gaming, a major casino operator in the United States.
10. Timothy J. Wilmott – Former CEO of Penn National Gaming known for his contributions to the American casino industry.
