Inside Asian Gaming

evening’s beverage sponsors – ASC Fine Wines, Macau Beer, Moët & Chandon, Omtis Fine Wines and Watson’s Wine Wholesale. They were then treated to a fine five-course meal while being entertained by a troupe of glamorous dancers and a sizzling house band. The highlight of the night, however, was the countdown of the 2018 Asian Gaming Power 50, which saw Sands China’s Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson narrowly pip Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Francis Lui for the top spot – claiming the number one position for the sixth year in a row. While Lui dramatically closed the gap on Adelson this time around, the biggest cheer of the night came from the Suncity Group table after it was revealed that the company’s CEO Alvin Chau had risen another two places in 2018 to number five. Needless to say the entire room filled with energy as the top few places drew nearer. To see the full 2018 Asian Gaming Power 50 list, check out the December edition of IAG at asgam.com. IAG is also pleased to announce that the second annual Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner will be held in Macau on Friday 1 November 2019, with further details to be released soon. Melco Resorts and Entertainment was Title Sponsor of the 2018 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala dinner, with Macau- based Lotus TV the Main Supporting Partner. Scientific Games and Aristocrat were Platinum Sponsors of the event, which was also supported by Alphaslot, Aruze Gaming, EvolutionHR, Galaxy Entertainment Group, IGT, Meg-Star Group, Sands China Ltd and Wynn Macau. The night was emceed by Hong Kong duo Yamilette M. Cano and Jose Chan Rodrigues, who are also featured in this edition of IAG . The highlight of the night, however, was the countdown of the 2018 Asian Gaming Power 50, which saw Sands China’s Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson narrowly pip Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Francis Lui for the top spot. JAN 2019 INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 43