Las Vegas, February 14, 2026 —
Patrick Dumont, co-owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has been appointed chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, the casino and resort company.
- Patrick Dumont will assume the role of chairman and CEO on March 1.
- He succeeds Robert G. Goldstein, who will transition to a senior advisory role.
- Dumont has been with Las Vegas Sands since 2010 and currently serves as president and COO.
- The appointment comes after the Adelson and Dumont families recently reaffirmed their commitment to the Dallas Mavericks.
Las Vegas Sands announced Friday that Patrick Dumont will become its new chairman and CEO, effective March 1. Dumont, who also co-owns the Dallas Mavericks, will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, the company said.
Goldstein will transition to the role of senior advisor to Las Vegas Sands, remaining in that capacity through March 2028, according to the company.
“It is a true honor for me to serve as chairman and CEO of this iconic company founded by one of the industry’s greatest visionaries,” Dumont said in a statement. “Under the leadership of Sheldon Adelson and Rob Goldstein, Sands has reached tremendous heights, and I welcome the opportunity to build on that legacy in the years ahead. I am excited about our company’s future and look forward to getting started in this new role.”
In addition to his new role at Las Vegas Sands, Dumont has been appointed chairman of the company’s Hong Kong subsidiary, Sands China.
Dumont previously served as the company’s president and chief operating officer, a position he assumed in January 2021. He has been a member of the board of directors since 2017 and has been with Las Vegas Sands since 2010. He is the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, the majority owner of Las Vegas Sands and widow of the company’s founder, Sheldon Adelson, and with whom he co-owns the Dallas Mavericks.
“We are fortunate to have the best assets in the best markets in our industry,” Dumont added in a statement. “Our core leadership team has been together for many years, and we are highly focused on maximizing ongoing investments in our properties, people and local communities. Through our more than 41,000 deeply dedicated Team Members and our priority on delivering unparalleled experiences for discerning leisure and business guests, we remain focused on creating positive economic impact for our host regions and strong returns for our shareholders.”
Why It Matters
Dumont’s appointment signals a continuation of the strategic direction established by Sheldon Adelson and Robert Goldstein, but with a new leader at the helm who also has a significant stake in a major North American sports franchise. This dual role—leading a global casino and resort company while co-owning an NBA team—is increasingly common among high-profile business leaders, reflecting the growing intersection of entertainment and sports. The move also comes shortly after the Adelson and Dumont families publicly dismissed rumors of a potential sale of the Dallas Mavericks, reinforcing their long-term commitment to both the team and Las Vegas Sands.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by WFAA and added independent analysis and context.
