Allegations of incest and an affair between Mario Ho, casino heir, and his half-sister have been refuted by him.
In the world of business and entertainment, Mario Ho, the third-youngest child of the late Stanley Ho, has found himself at the centre of a whirlwind of rumours and gossip. However, the billionaire entrepreneur has vehemently denied all allegations, maintaining a strong stance against the falsehoods that have impacted him and those around him.
The recent wave of falsehoods, which circulated widely on Chinese social media around late July 2025, included accusations of infidelity and inappropriate relations with his half-sister, Laurinda Ho. Mario Ho issued a detailed statement urging caution and rejecting these claims as false[4][1]. Regarding his personal life, the allegations sparked a major online frenzy but have not been substantiated by any credible evidence. Mario Ho is married to Ming Xi and has firmly denied cheating on her or any involvement with BY2 members, contrary to rumours suggesting otherwise[4].
Mario Ho's business ventures, particularly in the esports and digital entertainment sectors, continue to thrive. He is the founder and owner of NIP Group, an esports firm, and the controlling stakeholder of Beijing Huanju Commercial Management. NIP Group aims to mainstream the competitive video gaming sector, while Beijing Huanju Commercial Management focuses on immersive entertainment and themed venues at casino resort properties[2].
Mario Ho's leadership at NIP Group is credited with significant growth in the company’s esports portfolio, including a strategic partnership with The9 Limited for global esports titles[2][1]. He has used inheritance from his family empire to pursue these initiatives, reflecting a continuation of his father’s legacy in gaming and hospitality[1][3].
The Ho dynasty, one of Asia's wealthiest families, has seen its share of power dynamics. Following the death of Stanley Ho in May 2020 at the age of 98, his empire has been divided among his children. Daisy Ho remains in control of SJM Holdings and Shun Tak Holdings, while Pansy Ho is a major shareholder in MGM China, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International[5]. Mario Ho's brother, Lawrence Ho, is the founder, chair, and CEO of Melco Resorts, one of the six licensed casino firms in Macau[5].
Stanley Ho controlled a monopoly on slot machines and table games in Macau for decades until Portugal handed the city over to China in 1999[5]. Today, Mario Ho carries on his father's legacy, denying the personal scandal allegations and focusing on growing his business enterprises.
References:
- Mario Ho's NIP Group partners with The9 for global esports titles
- Mario Ho's NIP Group secures strategic partnership to mainstream esports
- Mario Ho's esports ambitions: A continuation of the Ho family legacy
- Mario Ho denies scandal allegations, urges caution against false rumours
- The Ho family: From gaming empire to modern-day dynasty
- Amidst the whirlwind of rumors and gossip in the world of business and entertainment, Mario Ho, a billionaire entrepreneur and son of the late Stanley Ho, has denied all allegations of infidelity and inappropriate relations with his half-sister, Laurinda Ho.
- Mario Ho, married to Ming Xi, has categorically denied cheating on her and any involvement with BY2 members contrary to rumors suggesting otherwise.
- Despite the impact these falsehoods have had on him and those around him, Mario Ho maintains a strong stance against them.
- The recent falsehoods circulated widely on Chinese social media, sparking a major online frenzy, but have not been substantiated by any credible evidence.
- Mario Ho is the founder and owner of NIP Group, an esports firm, and the controlling stakeholder of Beijing Huanju Commercial Management.
- NIP Group focuses on mainstreaming the competitive video gaming sector, while Beijing Huanju Commercial Management concentrates on immersive entertainment and themed venues at casino resort properties.
- Under Mario Ho's leadership, NIP Group has seen significant growth in its esports portfolio, including a strategic partnership with The9 Limited for global esports titles.
- This partnership reflects Mario Ho's use of inheritance from his family empire to pursue his business initiatives, continuing the Ho family's legacy in gaming and hospitality.
- Daisy Ho remains in control of SJM Holdings and Shun Tak Holdings, while Pansy Ho is a major shareholder in MGM China, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International.
- Mario Ho's brother, Lawrence Ho, is the founder, chair, and CEO of Melco Resorts, one of the six licensed casino firms in Macau.
- The Ho family, one of Asia's wealthiest, has seen its share of power dynamics following the death of Stanley Ho in May 2020 at the age of 98.
- Today, Mario Ho carries on his father's legacy, focusing on growing his business enterprises as he denies the personal scandal allegations in the casino-and-gambling industry, entertainment, celebrities, politics, and casino-culture, while remaining a key figure in the general-news landscape of China.
