Sheldon Adelson was an American business magnate and billionaire, who made his fortune in the casino and resort business. He ventured into business at the age of 12. By the time he was in his 30s, he had made millions and lost it twice. In the 1970s, he turned his fortune around after co-founding the 'Interface Group,' which launched COMDEX, a highly successful computer distributors’ exhibition. In the late 1980s, he ventured into the casinos and resorts business by establishing the Las Vegas Sands. He soon established himself as a successful serial entrepreneur. His business went international with casinos and resorts in Macau, China, and Marina Bay, Singapore. Later, he ventured into the media business: first in Israel and then in the U.S. He was a prominent supporter of the Republican Party and the 45th US President, Donald Trump. He was featured multiple times on the Forbes' list of the world's wealthiest people.
