Celebrity Life

Whether you are a newcomer to online casinos or have enjoyed playing web-based casino games for years, you will want to ensure you play on the best sites. So, here are the top five for US players in 2021. How do we know the casinos on this list are the best? Roulettesites.org has a very […]

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If gambling is more than just fun for you, try out high roller casino games. These casino features are meant for those looking to get a life-changing payout. The Most Lucrative High Roller Casino Games That Can Change Your Life High roller casino games are for those who like to take significant risks and enjoy […]

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There’s nothing quite like the glamour and sophistication of a night at the casino, and for centuries, a wealthy clientele have frequented some of the world’s most iconic land-based establishments to rub shoulders with the rich and famous and take their chances on a table game or two for the chance to win big. These […]

Once upon a time, the only way to enjoy the glitz and glamour of a night at the casino was to head to your nearest bricks-and-mortar establishment – but these days, you can spin the roulette wheel or settle in for a nail-biting game of poker from just about anywhere. From the comfort of your […]

As travel restrictions slowly begin to ease – albeit somewhat unpredictably – you could be forgiven for once again entertaining the idea of a luxury foreign getaway, staying in some of the world’s most opulent hotels and having your every need met, all in a spectacular location you’d be unlikely to forget in a hurry. […]

There’s nothing quite like the glitz, glamour and all-around drama of a night at the casino, and for the high rollers of the world, it comes with an exclusive, access-all-areas VIP experience that many simply can’t get enough of. This fast-paced, high-octane environment gives these elite few a dose of the lifestyle they adore, so it’s […]

Fancy yourself as a high-roller? Then you might be wondering whether online gambling is really the best place to invest your money. There’s no denying that in this multi-billion-dollar industry, there are some eye-watering wins to be had – but gambling is also one of the riskiest ways to utilise your cash, and works best […]

There’s no denying that 2021 has got off to a somewhat bumpy start, but with eight months left before it draws to a close, there’s plenty of time to make it a good one. And, if you’re feeling like luck is about to make a return to your side, then who knows? Play your cards […]

Stanley Ho, founder of Asia’s largest casino empire, passed away yesterday afternoon in Hong Kong at the age of 98. We look back at his vast contributions to Macau, Hong Kong and China during his almost ten-decade reign as one of the most prominent businessmen of Asia.

Known to many as the ‘King of Gambling’, Stanley Ho Hung-sun was born in 1921, into a wealthy family with European ancestry that controlled much of Hong Kong’s colonial-era business. His grandfather Ho Fook was a member of the Legislative Council in 1917 and his father, businessman Ho Sai Kwong, was chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. His grand uncle, Sir Robert Hotung, was the Head Comprador of Hong Kong during its time as a British colony. However, the family was plagued by poverty after his grandfather’s passing in 1926 and the consequential collapse of his father's business.

During the Second World War, Ho fled to Macau and got his start in business at the Macau Cooperative Company, making his first fortune trading goods into the Portuguese territory. His master move, however, was obtaining a gaming monopoly license in Macau in 1961, which saw him rule the Macau gaming industry for 40 years as its sole player before foreign investors were introduced into the special administrative region. Over the years, Ho has amassed businesses in entertainment, property, shipping and hospitality between his corporation SJM Holdings, which controls 20 casino properties in Macau including the Grand Lisboa and Shun Tak Holdings, which operates the Hong Kong-Macau Turbojet fleet of ferries. Ho also served as the Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association for 20 years until 2011. Aside from being an incredibly shrewd businessman, Ho was also closely tied with politics, having been a member of the Basic Law Consultative Committee of Hong Kong and a vice-chairman of the Macau Basic Law Drafting Committee, where he was involved in discussions that directly impacted the political landscape and legal foundation of both cities.

One of Asia’s richest men, Ho’s personal fortune was estimated at HK$50 billion when he retired in 2018 just days before his 97^th birthday. He is survived by 14 of the 16 children he fathered and three of his four wives. His eldest daughter from his second marriage, Pansy Ho, said in a press conference: “Although we know the day will come, it does not ease our sorrow. Dad will stay in people’s hearts forever and our family will continue to [contribute to] society.”

Besides his business prowess and political savvy, Ho was also an avid ballroom dancer and is known for the notable contributions he made as a philanthropist. He famously paid HK$2.57 million for the largest white truffle at a charity auction as well as HK$69 million for a copper horse head sculpture that was looted from the Summer Palace in Beijing at a Sotheby’s auction in order to return it to Mainland China. Ho’s name currently appears on a variety of museums, hospitals and sports centres in Hong Kong and Macau. He is also the only person to have had a local street (Dr. Stanley Ho Avenue) named after him in Macau, the gaming hub that overtook Las Vegas as the world’s gambling capital thanks to his contribution.

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The humble slot machine has stood the test of time and is still a mainstay in casinos all over the world. There’s something about the simplicity of playing Slots that appeals to so many people – just pull the lever and hope that the symbols match up. This fascination with Slots has continued into the […]

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If you have sat at home, or in the office and dreamed of winning the lottery, becoming a famous film star or finding the secret to making millions you are not alone. The allure of the rich and famous is something most people think about; it would be lovely to have the glamour, the endless […]

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The Malaysian government has accepted a US$126 million offer from casino operator Genting Malaysia for 92m superyacht Equanimity

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