Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sheldon Gary Adelson |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1933 |
| Place of Birth | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of Death | January 11, 2021 |
| Place of Death | Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Resting Place | Mount of Olives, Jerusalem |
| Education | City College of New York |
| Occupation | Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| Political Affiliation | Democratic (before 1996), Republican (1996–2021) |
| Spouses | Sandra Adelson (1970s–1988), Miriam Adelson (m. 1991) |
| Children | 5 |
| Career Highlights | Founder, chairman, and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation |
| Owner of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore | |
| Former owner of The Venetian Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center | |
| Owner of Israeli daily newspaper Israel Hayom | |
| A major donor to Republican Party candidates | |
| Dubbed a “kingmaker” for the size and frequency of his donations | |
| The largest donor to Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns and defense fund | |
| Major backer of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | |
| Net Worth | US$29.8 billion (as of 2020, according to Forbes) |
| Early Life | Born into a Jewish family in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston |
| Started a business career at age 12, selling newspapers | |
| Started candy vending machine business at age 15 | |
| Attended City College of New York, but did not graduate | |
| Established multiple businesses including De-Ice-It and charter tour business | |
| Became a millionaire in his 30s, despite building and losing his fortune twice | |
| Created almost 50 businesses, establishing himself as a serial entrepreneur |
Sheldon Adelson Net Worth
Sheldon Adelson’s net worth is approximately $40 billion.
