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By Botty Snyder

Updated 18 March 2023

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chairman of SJM Holdings; Hong Kong-Macau entrepreneur (1921-2020); nickname "Godfather and King of Gambling"

Stanley Ho is ...

Dead

Born	25 November 1921 in British Hong Kong
Died	26 May 2020 in Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Age	98 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	People's Republic of China, British Hong Kong, Portuguese Macau and Portugal
Father	Ho Sai Kwong
Mother	Flora Sin
Sibling	Susie Ho, Winnie Ho, Nanette Fung and Patricia Ho
Spouse	Clementina Leitão, Lucina Laam, Angela Leong and Ina Chan
Child	Pansy Ho, Josie Ho, Lawrence Ho, Laurinda Ho, Sabrina Ho, Florinda Ho, Mario Ho and Alice Ho
Occupation	politician and entrepreneur
Position held	member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Awards	Grand Bauhinia Medal, Gold Bauhinia Star, Commander of the Order of Prince Henry, Knight of the Legion of Honour, honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong, Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, Commander of the Order of Merit (Portugal), Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henri, Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Relative	Robert Hotung, Teddy Yip and Suki Potier
Educated at	University of Hong Kong and Queen's College

About Stanley Ho

Stanley Ho, the Godfather and King of Gambling, was a legendary entrepreneur who revolutionized the gaming industry in Hong Kong and Macau. Born on November 25, 1921, in Hong Kong, Ho was the son of a wealthy businessman who owned a shipping company. He studied at the University of Hong Kong and later at the University of London, where he earned a degree in engineering.

Ho's career in the gaming industry began in the 1960s when he won a government contract to operate a casino in Macau. He founded SJM Holdings, which became the largest gaming company in Asia, with a market share of over 40%. Ho's business empire also included hotels, real estate, and transportation.

Ho was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his love of gambling. He was a regular at the baccarat tables in his casinos and was rumored to have won and lost millions of dollars in a single night. Despite his reputation as a high roller, Ho was also a philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to charity.

Ho's legacy in the gaming industry is undeniable. He transformed Macau from a sleepy fishing village into the "Las Vegas of Asia," attracting millions of tourists and generating billions of dollars in revenue. His influence extended beyond Macau, as he was also a key player in the development of the gaming industry in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia.

Ho passed away on May 26, 2020, at the age of 98. His death was mourned by many in the gaming industry, who recognized him as a visionary entrepreneur and a true pioneer. Ho's legacy will continue to shape the gaming industry in Asia for years to come.

References:

- "Stanley Ho, Macau casino tycoon, dies aged 98" - BBC News

- "Stanley Ho, the 'King of Gambling,' dies at 98" - CNN

- "Stanley Ho, Godfather of Macau's casinos, dies at 98" - Reuters

About Death

Ho was in poor health in his last years, and stayed in hospital after his health deteriorated following a stroke in 2009. On 25 May 2020, Ho was reported to be in a critical condition, and he died at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital on 26 May 2020, at around 1 pm local time. He was 98.