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Wynn to Start Construction of Macau Casino
4 June 2004
International News Brief: Wynn Resorts says it will start preparatory construction works on its Macau Outer Harbour site on Monday, June 7.
Taiwan Casino Plan Proposed4 June 2004
International News Brief: A proposal by Taiwan Vice President Annette Lu to develop the offshore county of Penghu into a gambling center has sent ripples among the people living there, who have long been keen on seeking ways to improve their livelihoods.
Official Surprised by Lack of Action Against Bookie4 June 2004
News Brief: An International Cricket Council official has expressed surprise that Delhi Police have not taken any action three months after the body provided information against a bookie allegedly involved in match fixing.
Genting: Singapore Casino May Hurt Earnings4 June 2004
International News Brief: Genting Bhd, owner of Asia's biggest publicly traded casino, said a plan by the Singapore government to set up a casino in the city state may hurt the Malaysian company's earnings.
Singapore Casino Decision Within 9 Months3 June 2004
International News Brief: The Singapore Government will decide on whether to allow a casino to open in the next six to nine months.
Sands Macau Packed, But Trailing Other Casinos2 June 2004
Player demand for casino action at Sheldon Adelson's Sands Macau has kept the tables and slots packed with about 45,000 players on weekends and 35,000 players weekdays since it opened May 18, the company and Wall Street sources said Tuesday.
Bid To Keep Monks From Gambling2 June 2004
International News Brief: To keep monks from wagering on football, senior monks will propose the Sangha Supreme Council enforce monastic regulations against gambling when the Euro 2004 tournament kicks off June 12.
Thai PM Drops Lottery Idea2 June 2004
International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seems to have backed off from his plan for a special lottery to fund the purchase of a 30% stake in English football club Liverpool amid strong opposition to it.
UAE Arrests Chinese for Gambling Crimes2 June 2004
nternational News Brief: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 61 Chinese nationals for gambling-related crimes, prompting China to warn citizens abroad to follow local laws, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Macau Casinos Report Record Revenues2 June 2004
nternational News Brief: Macau's casino sector generates record gross revenue of 15.1 billion patacas in first five months, up ‘over 50 per cent’ on same period last year.
Macau Legislature Passes Credit Legislation1 June 2004
The Macau General Assembly passed credit legislation on Monday that will allow casino promoters to extend credit in the form of gambling chips to high-rollers, Wall Street analysts said today.
Philippines to Launch Online Cockfight Betting31 May 2004
International News Brief: The Philippines is to launch on-line betting on cockfights in the next few weeks, officials said on Monday.
Singapore Has Chance at Gambling Pie31 May 2004
International News Brief: The world's gaming giants MGM-Mirage, Caesars Entertainment and Venetian Sands are betting that Singapore will capture a good slice of Asia’s gambling pie.
More Signing Up for Singapore Addictions Program31 May 2004
International News Brief: Last year, 1,556 people signed up for counselling in the Community Addictions Management Programme at the Singapore Institute of Mental Health, 46 per cent more than in 2002.
Pakistan Bookies Bet on Lottery Show31 May 2004
International News Brief: Lahore, Pakistan, bookies have started taking bets on an Indian lottery television show that is becoming increasingly popular.
Bank Exec Used Casinos to Launder Money26 May 2004
International News Brief: An United Overseas Bank Card Center executive diverted money into his own account and got cash advances on his credit cards when gambling at casino cruises.
Gamblers Swamp Macau21 May 2004
International News Brief: 3.75 million tourists visited Macau in the first quarter, a 25 per cent increase over last year. Analysts believe that Macau will continue to grow.
Sands Courting Singapore20 May 2004
International News Brief: Las Vegas Sands Inc. has approached the Singapore Government about developing a multi-million dollar gaming venue here, the company president said.
Sammy Corp. to Takeover Sega19 May 2004
News Brief: Sammy Corp. will buy the three quarters of Sega Corp. it doesn't own for about 165 billion yen in stock, resurrecting a takeover that collapsed in May last year.
Las Vegas Casino Interests Open New Era in Macau19 May 2004
An estimated 50,000 gamblers and curiosity seekers Monday helped Sheldon Adelson open Macau to "an exciting new era" for U.S. investments in China's multibillion-dollar gaming market.
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