7.Sheldon Adelson
Up next we have Sheldon Adelson.
Net Worth: $31.9 billion
Position: Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands
Source: Casino
Besides being the CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited which operates The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Sheldon Adelson also owns owns the Israeli daily newspaper Israel HaYom.
The billionaire returned to the top richest people in the world, after his shares of Las Vegas Sands that are worth more than all other US casino companies combined, continued on rising.
Adelson made $32 million a day for a full year. He is now using his money to fight against internet gambling.
