Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Treasurer, Las Vegas Sands
Search every verified Robert Goldstein interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During Las Vegas Sands’ earnings calls in 2025, Goldstein reported that Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore achieved a record quarterly EBITDA of $768 million in the second quarter and $806 million in the fourth quarter, which he described as "the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels." He stated that the company’s earlier forecast of $2.5 billion in annual EBITDA for MBS was "too conservative" and that the property would "easily exceed" that figure in 2025. Goldstein emphasized that the company’s strategy in Singapore is to give rooms to high-value gaming customers rather than sell them, saying, "You don't make $3 billion annually with hotels." He also noted that the company’s board approved a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share for 2026. In Macau, Goldstein acknowledged that the company had been "not aggressive enough" with customer reinvestment and that its properties alone were insufficient to drive results, stating, "We were wrong." He set a short-term goal of reaching a $2.7 billion EBITDA run rate, adding that at $2.2–2.3 billion the company was "not performing well enough." On the potential impact of the World Cup on travel, Goldstein dismissed concerns, saying, "I don't believe it matters at all." Regarding the company’s $6 billion investment in a new Singapore property (IR2), he said the company has not adjusted its financial models but that recent results "validate the quality of the market." The company also repurchased $800 million of its stock in the second quarter and $500 million in the fourth quarter, with Goldstein stating that such repurchases are "meaningfully accretive" to shareholders.
“We had the best fans delivering EBITDA $806 million, simply the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels. We exceeded $2.9 billion in EBITDA this year.”
“We repurchased 500 million of LVS stock during the quarter. We also paid our reoccurring quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. We believe repurchases of LVS equity through our share repurchase program will be meaningfully accretive to the company and its shareholders over the long term.”
“I don't think it's seasonal. I think this is just a building that defies the seasonality of most markets. I think it's more about the right customer showing up, events, etc. I don't think the people we're dealing with are that driven by the seasonality of the market.”
“I don't believe it matters at all. They can watch on the telephone. I don't think it matters at all. I really that's overblown in the past and overrated. There was a time ago I was convinced World Cup changed the world for 30 minutes. I just don't think in size of our business and the scale, it matters all that much.”
In this podcast, Jonathan and Gary sit down with Rob Goldstein, a legend in the gaming industry. Goldstein shares his remarkable journey of over 30 years, primarily with the Sands Group, starting from an unexpected childhood experience that led him to a career in gaming and hospitality. He discusses his East Coast beginnings, his father’s gambling habits, and his transition from law school to the forefront of the gaming industry. The conversation highlights Goldstein’s instrumental role in the development of Las Vegas, including significant milestones like collaborating with Sheldon Adelson on…
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