In the recently published list by Forbes highlighting 'Hong Kong's 50 Richest', notable figures in the Macau casino industry continue to hold significant positions. A prominent name maintaining his stance in the top tier is Francis Lui Yiu Tung, chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.
With an impressive leap in net worth from US$9.4 billion last year to US$12.7 billion, Francis Lui and family claim the ninth spot in the rankings. This growth reflects the thriving state of the gaming and entertainment sector in Macau under his leadership.
Prominent Families and Their Investments
Ranked third on the 2026 Forbes list is "Henry Cheng and family", boasting a net worth of US$26.1 billion, a considerable climb from US$19.5 billion in 2025. The Cheng family's Hong Kong-headquartered Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd plays a vital role as an investor in the Destination Brisbane consortium.
This consortium holds a stake in a real estate venture at Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane, incorporating a casino resort. Their influence extends further to the VMS Group, a private equity firm that commands a major portion of Hoi An South Development Ltd, the promoter of the Hoiana casino complex in Vietnam. Henry Cheng's late father, Cheng Yu-tung, was a longstanding investor in Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau SA (STDM), the parent company of SJM Holdings Ltd, an establishment founded by Stanley Ho Hung Sun.
Pansy Ho Chiu King, daughter of Stanley Ho, is ranked 23rd with a fortune rising to US$4.5 billion from US$3.9 billion, although she has dropped one position since last year.
Pansy Ho is a notable figure with substantial stakes in MGM China Holdings Ltd, where she serves as chairperson and executive director. Additionally, she leads Shun Tak Holdings Ltd, an entity involved in property development and the operation of ferry services and hotels in Hong Kong and Macau.
The Broader Economic Context and Individual Fortunes
Angela Leong On Kei, co-chairman of SJM Holdings, occupies the 44th position, experiencing a drop from 37th place, with a net worth of US$2.15 billion, down from US$2.3 billion the previous year. According to Forbes, the total wealth on the 2026 list saw an unprecedented rise to US$366 billion, an increase of approximately 22%. This boost is attributed to multiple factors including a wave of initial public offerings and a gradual recovery in the property sector.
Hong Kong's stock market has been notably robust, with the Hang Seng index experiencing a near 30% surge since the last evaluation of fortunes. At the pinnacle of this wealth list remains Li Ka-shing, whose assets have grown to US$45.1 billion from US$37.3 billion.
Close behind are brothers Peter and Martin Lee of Henderson Land Development with a net worth of US$34.9 billion, up from US$29.2 billion, a wealth inherited from their father, Lee Shau Kee, who passed away last March at 97 years of age.
Source: Macau casino investors in 2026 list of 'Hong Kong's 50 Richest', GGRAsia, February 12, 2026.
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Feb 12 2026
Feb 12 2026
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