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Victoria Premier John Bumbry says that there is “very little evidence” linking the playing of blackjack and poker to problem gambling, according to an article by The Age. The Australian politician said a decision to allow... read more...

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Let’s look at the referred to published news report about few Singaporeans going for casino jobs. Apparently Marina Bay Sands could not even hire enough casino dealers for opening. It was reported that Sands only pays S$1,800... read more...

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The City of Shanghai has increased the pace to become an international cruise ship hub. In addition the Chinese government will full support to establish a full-fledged cruise industry financial services, insurance, logistics, credit & financing... read more...

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William Franklin, a tax advisor who stole more than £1.8 million (US$3 million) from an elderly woman, lost most of it when his Thai bride gambled it away in Bangkok illegal casinos. Franklin, 61, was working as... read more...

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The Ryugyong Hotel & Casino in North Korea has announced it will open its doors in 2012, more than 20 years after construction first began. In 1987, the 330m tall hotel tower was built and was... read more...

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Casino gambling continues to expand worldwide, as restrictive laws are changed and the benefits to governments and communities increase at rates higher than ever imagined. As many countries rush to join the gambling explosion, new areas... read more...

HK Stocks Follow NY Gains; Casinos Revenues Up

HK Stocks Follow NY Gains; Casinos Revenues Up
Hong Kong stocks increased following gains in Europe and New York. Resource sector stocks rallied after energy prices gained as the freezing weather in Asia and North America drive the fuel demand higher. Casino stocks... read more...

Macau Facing Competition

First Singapore, now two more. We knew the Asian competition would not end with Singapore, right?  Singapore was to have just two casinos and it was far enough away that it was not going to be threat. ... read more...

Resorts World at Sentosa Secures US$2.5 Billion Loan

Genting International Plc, the Singapore-listed subsidiary of Malaysian gaming giant Genting Bhd, said Monday its wholly-owned unit Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd has secured 4.2 billion Singapore dollars in funding for the development of... read more...

Thai Prime Minister Vows to Open Legalized Casinos in Tourist Hot Spots

Thailand’s new prime minister vowed Tuesday to open casinos in tourist centers if he completes his four-year term, seeking a share of the billions of dollars that otherwise flow to illegal gambling dens and neighboring... read more...

Cambodia Casino Shares Opportunity

Yiannis Mostrous, editor of The Silk Road Investor sees opportunity in the shares of a Cambodian casino operator, but it’s not without risk. My expectation is that Asia will come out of the crisis... read more...

Cambodia Casinos and Gambling

There is an interesting background to the Cambodia casinos that lie meet across the border from neighboring Thailand, where casino gambling is illegal. Eight casinos are situated in a relatively small area in the city... read more...

Jeju Island, Asia’s Next Gaming Giant?

Globalysis Ltd. issued a research report entitled ‘Jeju Island, South Korea: Asia’s Next Casino Gaming Giant?’. The report focuses on the prospects for growth in Jeju’s tourism and casino gaming sectors — prospects that changed... read more...

The History of Keno

The History of Keno
The Game of Keno is a game of luck similar to bingo, and there are various versions of live games in casinos, though state lotteries, and on line. History The game of keno is said to... read more...

New Zealand Casinos

New Zealand has 6 Casinos. Originally posted 2007-02-19 14:01:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Related Posts Genting Gets Singapore Casino Go-ahead The Singapore government has given gambling firm Genting International the go-ahead... read more...

Gambling In the Orient

During much of China’s history, gambling was illegal. It was, however, relatively widespread, especially in the coastal regions during the last imperial dynasty which lasted from 1644 until 1912. During this period, the Chinese government opened... read more...