Inside Asian Gaming

IAG NOV 2021年11月 亞博匯 28 2021 POWER 50 W hen the Asian Gaming Power 50 was first published in 2008, we could never have imagined that, some 13 years later, it would have developed into one of the most anticipated releases on the annual calendar. What began as a fun and innovative look at those who make our industry tick has evolved into an important annual insight anxiously awaited by all. Compiling the Asian Gaming Power 50 is an intriguing, demanding, educational and exhausting task yet one that comes with considerable responsibility to “get it right.” That’s a difficult challenge at the best of times but one made even more difficult given the enormous turmoil our industry has suffered since the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged almost two years ago. This is also the first year since its inception that the Asian Gaming Power 50 will be without Sheldon Adelson, who passed away in January after a battle with cancer. The Las Vegas Sands founder, who played such an enormous role in shaping modern- day Las Vegas and Macau (and Singapore for that matter), debuted at No.2 in 2008 – behind only Dr Stanley Ho – and claimed the No.1 spot on seven separate occasions including six years in a row between 2013 and 2018. But as one generationpasses anewone emerges, and it is with this in mind that the selection panel crafted the 2021 Asian Gaming Power 50. We hope you enjoy!