2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 List Set for Reveal at Macau Gala Dinner
The Asian Gaming Power 50 gala occurs tonight in Macau to unveil the top 50 influencers for 2026. This edition features 10 new entrants, leadership shakeups and a close race to unseat Francis Lui after seven years at number one. (52 words)
SCCG Take — The ranking signals current operator influence and leadership transitions across Asian integrated resorts without indicating future regulatory impacts.
The 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner takes place tonight at the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Resort in Macau. Around 340 guests from the Asia-Pacific gaming and integrated resort industries will gather from 6:30pm for sponsored welcome cocktails, a five-course meal, entertainment and networking.
Inside Asian Gaming will reveal its annual ranking of the 50 most influential people in the sector over the past 12 months. This year's list contains substantial movement including major leadership shakeups and 10 individuals who did not appear in the 2025 edition.
Tight Contest at the Top
Galaxy Entertainment Group Chairman Francis Lui seeks an eighth straight year at number one. Lui faces strong competition from Melco's Lawrence Ho, Genting's Lim Kok Thay, MGM's Pansy Ho and Patrick Dumont, who was promoted to chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp, parent of Sands China.
Only four people have ever held the top ranking: the late Stanley Ho, Lim Kok Thay, the late Sheldon Adelson and Lui. The event marks the Power 50's 19th year under the theme "A Time to Shine."
Sponsors and Program Details
Galaxy Entertainment Group acts as venue sponsor while Solaire sponsors the welcome cocktails and BCI Worldwide serves as entertainment sponsor. Platinum sponsors are Angel, Aristocrat Gaming, IGT and Light & Wonder. Gold sponsors include Hann Resorts, Macau Slot, Melco, MGM, Sands China, SJM Resorts S.A. and Wynn Macau.
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