The colourful life of 'King of Gambling'

Jan Lee looks at billionaire tycoon Stanley Ho's rise to riches in Macau, his relationships with his four wives and his family feuds

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His many exploits include collaborating with the Japanese during World War II and getting entangled with the Chinese triads.

Stanley Ho, who died at the age of 98 on Tuesday, rose to become a billionaire tycoon through chaotic times.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 29, 2020, with the headline The colourful life of 'King of Gambling'. Subscribe