Sheldon Adelson

Sheldon Adelson (1933–2021) was an American casino magnate and political donor who built Las Vegas Sands into a global casino and resort company.

Miriam Adelson: An Israeli-American physician and philanthropist who became a major political donor and owner of Las Vegas Sands. His wife and later successor as the company’s controlling shareholder, she also shared his political causes.
Las Vegas Sands: A casino and resort company founded by Adelson that developed properties in Las Vegas, Macau, and Singapore. This company was the vehicle through which Adelson built his global resort empire.
Political action committee: An organization that raises and spends money to influence elections in the United States. Adelson’s election spending operated within a system of committees and campaign-finance rules.
Macau gaming industry: The casino and related tourism businesses operating in Macau, a leading global gambling market. Las Vegas Sands’ expansion helped make Macau central to Adelson’s later business empire.
William P. Weidner: An American casino executive who served as president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands. He helped turn Adelson’s casino ambitions into an operating business in Las Vegas and Macau.
The Venetian Las Vegas: A Las Vegas hotel and casino resort opened in 1999, designed around Venetian architecture and canals. Adelson’s convention-led resort model took physical form in this flagship property.
Citizens United v. FEC: A 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing corporations and unions to make independent political expenditures. The decision shaped the campaign-finance environment in which Adelson made large political contributions.
Singapore casino industry: Singapore’s regulated casino sector, established alongside two large integrated resorts in 2010. Marina Bay Sands became a landmark in the market Adelson helped establish.
Donald Trump: The 45th and 47th president of the United States and a former real-estate and media executive. Adelson became one of Trump’s largest political donors and supported his presidential campaigns.
Sands Expo and Convention Center: A Las Vegas convention facility opened in 1990 and later operated by Las Vegas Sands. Adelson used convention business to draw visitors beyond the usual casino clientele.

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