Hard Times Hit Las Vegas

The Dream
Though he has lost nearly 90% of his $40 billion fortune, Sheldon Adelson, the owner of the Venetian, above, says he is ready to weather the storm. And he is well positioned to do so: his empire includes a mini–Vegas strip in Macau, China.

• 2009 Cover: "Less Vegas"
• 2004 Cover: "The Strip Is Back!"