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Agence France-Presse Angela Leong, seen last year, has an enlarged stake as the result of a settlement ending a months-long family quarrel over control of Stanley Ho's gambling empire.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

In Thursday's filing, SJM said Mr. Ho's stake in STDM, through Lanceford, is 0.117%, while 25.538% of STDM is held by other members of Mr. Ho's families, excluding Ms. Leong.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

Speculation about who would inherit control of the 89-year-old Mr. Ho's empire started after he fell ill two years ago.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

Ms. Leong's enlarged stake is the result of a settlement ending a bitter months-long family quarrel over control of Mr. Ho's holdings.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

That strengthens her influence over the business, bolstering her position despite challenges mounted by other factions of the sprawling Ho family over who will control the ailing Mr. Ho's gambling empire.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

Lanceford, in turn, controlled Mr. Ho's share of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, or STDM, the company that owns more than half of SJM.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011

Josie Ho's excellent Hong Kong property horror satire.

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"Kono has been dealing psychologically with the same situation that her cousin Chin Ho's been in, being scandalized," she continues.

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To gear up for the annual races, Ms. Ho's team, Buzz Dragon Boating Society, starts with land-based training in September.

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Representatives of Mr. Ho's children declined to comment.

Wife Leong Gains Sway Over Ho Gambling Empire Shai Oster 2011