Published on: September 25, 2025, 07:56h.
Updated on: September 25, 2025, 07:56h.
- Macau casino firm asserts that video is “completely fraudulent”
- AI-crafted video depicts Ho’s likeness to promote a “false” investment opportunity
MGM China alerted stakeholders that a video depicting Chairperson and Executive Director Pansy Ho was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and is classified as a “deepfake.”
The concerning video showcases an AI-generated representation of Ho advocating for what MGM China has labeled a “nonexistent investment strategy” that promises excessive returns. MGM China, which operates two integrated resorts within the Macau gaming paradise, stated that the video “wrongfully impersonated” Ho.
MGM China affirms that such content is completely fraudulent and is in no way affiliated with the Company or Ms. Ho,” the gaming entity articulated in a statement. “MGM China reiterates that neither the Company nor Ms. Pansy Ho has ever participated in, sanctioned, or endorsed the alleged investment strategy depicted in the deepfake video.”
Ho is among the most significant shareholders of MGM China and holds the position of managing director as well as a 15% stake in MGM Grand Paradise, the entity responsible for the licenses of MGM China’s two Macau integrated resorts.
Pansy Ho: A Prominent Gaming Figure in Asia
As generative AI develops, deepfakes are increasingly prevalent, including within the gaming sector where malicious entities utilize computer-generated images and videos for various unscrupulous objectives.
Those familiar with American politics and pop culture recognize that deepfakes have emerged in the U.S. featuring the images of celebrities, which seems to be the method employed by those who unlawfully utilized Ho’s likeness. This method is unsurprising, considering her status as one of Asia’s leading business figures and among the wealthiest.
Due to her prominence in the Asia-Pacific area, MGM China highlighted that neither the company nor Ho was involved in producing the video.
“The video was neither produced nor released by the Company or Ms. Pansy Ho. MGM China condemns these acts of impersonation and misrepresentation in the strongest possible terms and reserves all legal rights against the offending parties to safeguard our rights and interests,” the gaming organization elaborated in their press release.
Noteworthy Timing for the Pansy Ho Deepfake
It remains uncertain if the culprits strategically timed the counterfeit Ho video to align with what has been a prosperous period for Macau casino operators, but that is precisely what occurred. Despite setbacks to September gross gaming revenue (GGR) caused by Typhoon Ragasa, Macau is poised for its most successful year in GGR terms since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM China is playing a significant role in this recovery.
The operator of MGM Cotai and MGM Macau is gaining market share in the world’s largest casino hub while some competitors lag behind. A recent report from analyst Jennifer Song of Morningstar indicates that Ho’s company is experiencing growth due to the increase in table game capacity.