Stanley Ho
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
Stanley Ho's achievements were nothing short of extraordinary. He single-handedly turned Macau into a global gambling powerhouse, holding a monopoly for 40 years and amassing a fortune that placed him among Asia's richest men. His business acumen was matched by his philanthropic efforts, with donations to universities and hospitals on both sides of the Pearl River. He was a pioneer who saw opportunity where others saw risk, and his legacy is woven into the very fabric of Macau's economy and identity.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Grand Lotus Medal of Honour
Macau's highest honour, for his contributions to the territory.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Awarded for his business achievements.
Order of Merit
Honoured by the Portuguese government for his role in Macau's development.
Casino Hall of Fame
Inducted for his lifetime contributions to the casino industry.
Rankings & Lists
Richest People in Hong Kong
Asia's Richest Men
Records & Feats
Longest-serving gambling monopoly holder in Macau
Held exclusive casino rights for 40 years, from 1962 to 2002.
Largest employer in Macau
His companies employed nearly a quarter of Macau's workforce.