 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(April 2017) |
This is a list of Macau billionaires based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2017. [1]
| | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(April 2017) |
This is a list of Macau billionaires based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2017. [1]
| World Rank | Name | Citizenship | Net worth (USD) | Source of wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Hoi Kin Hong |  Macau | 1.0 billion | real estate |
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