![]() ![]() Sands is the world’s largest casino company, but it’s the only major U.S.-based player not to develop some kind of sports-betting strategy. ![]() ![]() Shares of Las Vegas Sands rose as much as 2.8% on the news before retreating. Adelson has said he believes online games such as virtual slot machines make it too easy for patrons to lose money. The billionaire has lobbied to prevent its legalization at the local and national level, based on moral grounds. Creating a sports betting platform may mean embracing online wagering - something Adelson has previously opposed. The company announced this week that its founder and longtime CEO, Sheldon Adelson, is taking medical leave. Robert Goldstein, acting chief executive officer, is in the early stages of talks, but plans could involve using the Sands brands or the broader development of a betting platform by the company, said the people, who asked not be identified because the discussions are private. has had discussions with potential partners in the fast-growing field of sports betting, setting the stage for a major shift in the company’s strategy, according to people familiar with the situation. is scheduled to release earnings figures on October 21. A person uses a mobile device to take a photograph of the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Sunday, Oct. ![]()
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