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(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- When Chinese businessman Wang Xi first gambled at Sheldon Adelsonâs Marina Bay Sands casino in Singapore, he hit the jackpot, winning $3.7 million. After more wins in later trips, his luck turned sour and he racked up millions in losses. After one particularly tough day in the high-roller room, he threw a water glass at a staff member, and brought his father in to review his accounts, according to document...
(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- When Chinese businessman Wang Xi first gambled at Sheldon Adelsonâs Marina Bay Sands casino in Singapore, he hit the jackpot, winning $3.7 million. After more wins in later trips, his luck turned sour and he racked up millions in losses. After one particularly tough day in the high-roller room, he threw a water glass at a staff member, and brought his father in to review his accounts, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.