Sheldon Adelson

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1933 –

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Who is Sheldon Adelson?

Sheldon Gary Adelson is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited which operates The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center. He also owns the Israeli daily newspaper Israel HaYom. Adelson, a lifelong donor and philanthropist to a variety of causes, founded with his wife's initiative the Adelson Foundation.

As of May 2014, Adelson was listed by Forbes as having a fortune of $37 billion, and as the 8th richest person in the world.

Adelson is also a major contributor to Republican Party candidates, which has resulted in his gaining significant influence within the party.

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Born
Aug 4, 1933
Dorchester
Also known as
  • Sheldon G Adelson
  • Sheldon G. Adelson
  • Sheldon Gary Adelson
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Judaism
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • City College of New York
Employment
  • Chief Executive Officer, Las Vegas Sands
Lived in
  • Boston
  • Las Vegas
  • Tel Aviv
  • Malibu

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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