Published on: February 11, 2026, 04:50h.
Updated on: February 12, 2026, 03:49h.
- FBI document references late casino tycoon Stanley Ho in a redacted file
- Epstein made unverified claims of Ho’s ties to triads, consistently denied by his family
- Ho was the leading figure in Macau’s casino sector until 2002
The recently unsealed Epstein case files bring attention to the late Macau casino titan Stanley Ho, notably in an FBI document summarizing allegations made by an individual who claimed to have been trafficked by the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The documents do not clarify whether the FBI found the claims credible; simply having a name listed does not inherently indicate any wrongdoing.
Among the extensive collection of documents released on January 30, which are currently being analyzed and organized by researchers and journalists, is testimony from a woman whose identity has been redacted.
This woman’s statements were collected by FBI agents on October 19, 2020, a little over a year after Epstein’s death in his prison cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.
“[Redacted] was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to Stanley Ho,” the FBI summary states. “[Redacted] was a [redacted] who received messages from her agents indicating that ‘individuals’ wanted to have a meeting with her. [Redacted] opted to meet these ‘individuals’ and was subsequently introduced to Jeffrey Epstein. [Redacted] alleges that before she was aware, she found herself naked and assaulted by Epstein. [Redacted] later declared, ‘she was trafficked for a decade.’”
The FBI document fails to provide additional context regarding the mention of Ho. Furthermore, the woman’s account does not seem to correspond with those of the public victims who have shared their trafficking experiences involving Epstein.
‘King of Gambling’
For many years, Ho was recognized as the “King of Gambling,” commanding the casino scene in Macau until the region began allowing foreign competition in 2002. He passed away in May 2020 at the age of 98. His business, SJM Holdings, continues to operate multiple casinos in this gaming hub, including the Grand Lisboa, an iconic landmark in the city.
Other mentions within the released documents do not suggest that Epstein and Ho had a significant relationship. Some emails reference Ho casually, usually in the context of wealth, Macau’s influence, or possible social or business engagements—interests typical of Epstein.
In an email sent by Epstein to his long-time associate Boris Nikolic, the financier characterized Ho as “the wealthiest man in Hong Kong, owning a majority of Macau, and a leader among the Chinese mob.”
Triad Allegations Denied
Ho faced ongoing speculations regarding links to triad groups, which he and his family have consistently refuted. Nonetheless, as a casino operator, he initiated a business model in Macau that often involved collaborations with triad-associated junkets to manage high-roller traffic from mainland China.
With four wives or “consorts,” three of whom he had concurrently, Ho fathered 17 children, including notable gaming executives Pansy, Daisy, and Lawrence Ho. At times, the Ho family has publicly contested over his inheritance and legacy.