Sheldon Adelson Net Worth: Casino Tycoon Has Inspiring Rags-To-Riches Story
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He bought the Sands Hotel and Casino in 1988 for $128 million
Adelson died at age 87 Monday from complications linked to cancer treatment
Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson died Monday at age 87 due to complications related to treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Here's how he built his fortune.
Adelson's net worth at the time of his passing was $35 billion, according to Forbes. This made him the 28th-richest person in the world and 19th in the Forbes 400.
Adelson’s tale serves as an inspiration to those who dream of a better life. The multi-billionaire’s success did not happen overnight but took years of perseverance, risky investments that paid off, great timing and the resiliency to bounce back from devastating financial losses.