Francis Lui Tops Asian Gaming Power 50 Again
Galaxy Entertainment chairman Francis Lui ranks first on Inside Asian Gaming's 2026 list for an eighth consecutive year.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Casino
Inside Asian Gaming named Francis Lui, Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, the most influential person in Asian gaming on its 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 list. Patrick Dumont ranked second, up from seventh last year.
Why it matters
The ranking reflects the influence of leaders shaping the Asia-Pacific gaming industry, a region where casino operators compete across Macau, Singapore and other markets. Changes in the top tier signal shifts in leadership among major operators.
The ranking is an annual judges' panel list of 50 individuals, with Lui holding first place for eight straight years and ten times overall. The extraction does not detail the scoring methodology used by the panel.
The players
Francis Lui
Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, who has led the Asian Gaming Power 50 list for multiple years and holds the top spot again in 2026.
Patrick Dumont
Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp since March 2026, who climbed from seventh to second on the list.
Sheldon Adelson
Late co-founder of Las Vegas Sands, who ranked first on the list from 2013 to 2018 and in 2010.
The details
Lui topped the 2026 list for the eighth consecutive year, following first-place finishes in 2011 and 2012 and every year since 2019. The list was celebrated at a gala dinner held in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Resort, Macau.
Timeline
March 2026: Patrick Dumont became Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
2026: Inside Asian Gaming published the 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 list.
Friday 5 November 2027: The 20th Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner is scheduled in Macau.
Season Trajectory
Lui's eighth straight top ranking extends a streak longer than Sheldon Adelson's six consecutive years at the top from 2013 to 2018. The shift toward Dumont's second-place finish also reflects changing leadership at Las Vegas Sands after his March 2026 appointment.
The ranking itself does not change how readers access casino products or entertainment. Readers interested in attending industry events can note the scheduled gala in Macau on 5 November 2027.
The takeaway
Leadership rankings in Asian gaming often track shifts in which operators hold influence across multiple markets. Following changes at the top of major companies can help readers understand where the industry is heading.
What happens next
The 20th Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner will take place on Friday 5 November 2027 in Macau.
Further reading
Explore more Casino coverage for context on the industry's leading operators.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IAG.
