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Las Vegas Sands has ruled out entering the regulated online gaming market, even through brand licensing, as the group continues to focus on integrated casino resorts and technology-led improvements within its existing operations.
Speaking at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York, Patrick Dumont, Las Vegas Sands’ President and CEO, said the company would remain focused on markets and products where it already holds strong positions.
“Online gaming is not something that we intend to pursue,” Dumont said on Thursday.
Las Vegas Sands is the parent company of Macau-based Sands China Ltd. and also controls Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, one half of the country’s casino duopoly.
Dumont said the company’s position in Macau and Singapore supports its argument for participation in any new jurisdiction considering integrated resorts, but he indicated that the group does not intend to move outside its core business. “I don’t think we’re going to look to pursue things that are not in our core,” Dumont added.
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The comments come as other major casino operators explore online betting, digital casinos and sports wagering as additional revenue streams. Dumont also addressed prediction markets, saying legal questions remain over how such platforms operate, although the sector remains relevant for the company to monitor because of its proximity to the gaming industry.
While Las Vegas Sands is distancing itself from online gambling, Dumont said the company is examining the use of artificial intelligence across its operations. He said AI could improve proprietary tools, support staff efficiency and strengthen business intelligence, which he identified as the company’s biggest opportunity in the area.
Smart gaming tables are one of the group’s main technology investments. Dumont said Las Vegas Sands began investing in the systems more than eight years ago and uses a combination of RFID and optical technologies to better understand activity at table games.
The aim, he noted, is to bring table-game analytics closer to the level already available for slot machines. The company also sees potential benefits for operational efficiency, security and the customer experience.
In Macau, Sands China is working to increase its capacity for higher-value customers while improving operations across premium mass and base mass segments. The group announced in April that it would refresh hotel rooms at The Venetian Macao and develop additional luxury suite offerings.
Sands China reported net income of $294 million for the first quarter of 2026, up from $202 million a year earlier. Adjusted property EBITDA rose to $633 million for the three months ended March 31, compared with $535 million in the prior-year period.
Dumont also restated Las Vegas Sands’ interest in potential casino markets such as Texas and Thailand, although neither has legalized casino gambling. He said the company is also watching the Middle East, where Wynn Resorts Ltd. is expected to open its Wynn Al Marjan Island project in the United Arab Emirates next year.