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Stanley Ho wins big
Gaming magnate Stanley Ho will be
for years to come,’’ said Muller.
distinguished with this year’s G2E asia
As managing director of both the Sociedade de Turismo
e Diversões de Macau and Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, and
Visionary award. The “Oscar” chairman of the publicly listed SJM Holdings Limited in Hong
of the gaming industry recognises
Kong, Stanley Ho has been a key figure in the development of
gaming in Macau.
his pioneering role and will be presented
Macau Business publisher, Paulo Azevedo, recognises that
during the biggest gaming exhibition
this was one of the reasons behind the choice made by the three
in asia, which will takes place
partners. “Stanley Ho laid the foundations for the vibrant industry
we see today in Macau, and he’s still going strong,” said Azevedo.
in Macau, in June
a lifetime dedication
by Paula Campos
Besides the casinos, Ho is involved in a variety of busi-
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TANLEY HO is this year’s winner of the biggest Asian ness sectors in Macau, Hong Kong, China and other parts of
gaming award, the prize that recognizes a lifetime the world and has played a vital part in the region’s economic
dedicated to enhancing the gaming industry. development and growth.
The announcement will be made at a press conference by He also serves as group executive chairman of the Hong
co-organizers American Gaming Association, Reed Exhibi- Kong listed Shun Tak Holdings Limited and is involved with a
tions Group and Macau Business, number of business, educational and
who decided to honour the manag- philanthropic associations.
ing director of Sociedade de Jogos The recipient of this year’s G2E
de Macau (SJM) in recognition of his Asia Visionary Award is the founder
founding role in the Asian gaming of STDM, which in 1962 was award-
entertainment market. ed the exclusive gaming franchise of
A leader and a pioneer in inter- Macau. The company carried Stanley
national gaming, Stanley Ho was a Ho’s vision of bringing modern gam-
consensual choice for the 2009 G2E ing entertainment to the city.
Asia Visionary Award, seen as a Among the many accomplish-
benchmark for identifying a remark- ments of STDM during the monopoly
able personality in the Asian gaming period was the development of the
industry. Hotel and Casino Lisboa, that opened
“Dr Stanley Ho, whose name is its doors in 1970.
synonymous with the Asian gaming Combining gaming with lodging,
entertainment industry, has a long and dining, shopping and entertainment,
rich history in this thriving market,” this was the first integrated resort in
said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. the pres- Macau, and it remains today as one
ident and CEO of the American Gam- of its most recognised icons, synony-
ing Association: “In truth, there prob- mous with the territory’s tourism and
ably would not be an Asian gaming entertainment industry.
industry without Stanley,” he added. Over the years, Ho, by means
With nearly 50 years of his life of his investment presence and net-
devoted to the gaming industry, in works in Macau, China and Por-
Macau and abroad, it is only natural tugal, has also contributed to the
that he would be the chosen one. promotion of the city as a platform
And Ho was more than happy to between China and the Portuguese-
learn the news, as he said in a video speaking countries for economic
statement sent to Macau Business for the press conference: and cultural exchange.
“This award affirms what I have done over the years for Macau’s The G2E Asia Visionary Award recognizes leaders who
gaming business and for the overall community. have contributed to the success and expansion of the thriving
“Fulfilling my obligations to society is such a wonderful Asian gaming-entertainment market. Last year’s inaugural
source of happiness and satisfaction,” he said. award honoured the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, founder of
Reed Exhibitions Group vice president, Courtney Mull- Genting Group.
er, co-organiser of G2E Asia, is also very pleased with this G2E Asia is the premier gaming exhibition and conference
year’s winner. “We are excited about our recipient and hope event dedicated to the Asian gaming markets and it is scheduled
that the award helps to recognise the efforts of our winner for June 2-4 at the Venetian Macao.
april 2009
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