Four Wives, Seventeen Children Involved in Ho Debacle

Written by:
Aaron Goldstein
Published on:
Jan/28/2011
Stanley Ho

Just one day after announcing publicly that all was good in his family, the 89-year-old Macau casino magnate, Stanley Ho has filed suit claiming he got a raw deal.

On Monday it was announced that much of Ho’s stake in his casino empire would go to various family members, including his third wife.

Ho’s attorney claimed on Tuesday that no consent was given.  By Wednesday, Stanley Ho had announced all was good in terms of family relations.  By Thursday, a lawsuit was filed.

“It is hard to keep a score card,” expressed Payton O’Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.

Ho's lawyer, Gordon Oldham, said on Thursday he had filed a court claim on Ho's behalf against his children, including Pansy and Lawrence Ho, other relatives and companies. The writ, signed by Ho, sought a reversal of the transaction.

"Regarding his statement on television, this was not his sentiment. He wants to continue. He is trying to get his wealth back," Oldham said.

"He had been pressured into making that statement."

And so the saga continues….

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Gambling News

Top Betting Markets - April 17, 2025

MLB games were getting underway early on Thursday with no game seeing early action out of sequence (i.e. a late game having more betting volume than most of the games played before it).

Blackjack in the Digital Age: Entertainment, Regulation, and the Role of Luck

In the ever-evolving world of online gambling, blackjack remains one of the most iconic and widely recognized casino games. Known for its fast pace and simple rules, blackjack has transitioned seamlessly into the digital environment; bringing the thrill of the game to players around the world at the tap of a screen.

Syndicate