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Nevada leaders remember Vegas trade show, hospitality pioneer Sheldon Adelson
Remembering Sheldon Adelson with a look at his life and his influence on Las Vegas and beyond.
and last updated 2021-01-12 16:47:58-05
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â Several Nevada leaders have shared their thoughts on the passing of casino mogul and Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson.
The 87-year-old passed away on Monday from complications related to his treatment for non-Hodgkin s lymphoma, according to his company.
Adelson helped developed the COMDEX trade show, which became the premier trade show for the computer industry in the â80s and â90s.
He also purchased the legendary Sands Hotel in 1988 and immediately built the Sands Expo and Convention Center with partners.