What was Sheldon Adelson's net worth? Casino mogul dies at 87 leaving behind controversial fortune
Copy to Clipboard (Getty Images) Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul and Republican party megadonor, died on Monday at age 87. The American tycoon boasted a net worth of a staggering $30 billion at the time of his death. Adelson's massive fortune is mostly a reflection of his role as CEO of casino giant Las Vegas Sands, and while his name is synonymous with the gambling industry, he entered the business only at the age of 55. Prior to this, he created a considerable amount of wealth from COMDEX, a computer trade show he co-founded. Sheldon was also well known for his involvement wit...