today, one of those investors is stanley ho's son, lawrence ho. >> my father revolutionized the casino market 40 years ago in macau. he brought in a new style. throughout my career and life, it has been about trying to prove myself. >> it was important to you to prove that you could build a company from scratch? >> yes. definitely. >> determined to break out of his father's shadow, he partnered with james packer, himself the son of a famous tycoon. together they formed melco crown. their properties include two extravagant resorts, whose opulence gives las vegas landmarks a run for their money. >> city of dreams is the ultimate destination for urban entertainment in macau. >> lawrence refers to the "city of dreams" as an integrated resort. where tourists come to spend at high-end boutiques and stay at five-star hotels. what has las vegas inspired and the casinot have moguls in las vegas helped you in terms of inspiration in macau? >> many times in asia, a lot of people built slowly and are more conservative. when you go to las vegas, and you see the mega-resorts, the 3000, 5000 rooms, s