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Israel Crackdown on Gambling Money
24 December 2003
nternational News Brief: Israel’s Supervisor of Banks Yoav Lehman will require the banks to report cash transactions larger than NIS 50,000. This is intended to help identify money from criminal activity such as gambling and prostitution.
Philippine's Pro Casino Forces Want Issue Cleared22 December 2003
nternational News Brief: Councilors who voted for the casino measure here sought to clear issues relative to their approval of controversial gaming complex.
Philippine Bishop: Pray for Enlightenment on Casino Issue19 December 2003
International News Brief: The Baguio-Benguet Vicariate has requested Dawn Mass participants to offer a special prayer that members of the City Council would be enlightened enough to recall a resolution favoring the proposed operation of a casino inside Camp John Hay.
Philippine Police Reminded to Stop Illegal Gambling18 December 2003
International News Brief: The Philippine National Police reminded provincial directors of their duty to stop illegal gambling activities in their respective areas of jurisdiction or face relief.
BetWWTS.com Launches Chinese Sports Book18 December 2003
BetWWTS.com today further expanded its reach into the burgeoning Asian gaming market by launching both Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions of the company's online sports book.
China's Visitor Market Touted17 December 2003
At the Governor's Conference on Tourism, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt spent most of her speech touting the potential of the huge possibilities of China.
Galaxy Plans Unveils Macao Plans17 December 2003
International News Brief: Galaxy Resort and Casino, one of the newest entrants into Macao's hospitality and gaming industry, unveiled here on Wednesday a $1.1-billion plan for building casinos and hotels in Macao.
Macao Lottery Gets British Accreditation15 December 2003
International News Brief: The Macao Lottery Co. Ltd has become the first sports lottery operator in the world to obtain an accreditation on the safety management of information from the British Standard Institute.
Gaming Helps Boost Macau's GDP10 December 2003
International News Brief: Macau's gross domestic produce rises 24.6 per cent in third quarter, namely thanks to strong growth in gaming revenue and gross fixed capital formation.
Analyst: Israeli Casinos to Create 1,200 New Jobs10 December 2003
International News Brief: According to Business Data Israel, casinos will generate NIS 117-150 million in state revenues and save $150 million in foreign currency per year.
Gambler Cuts Finger to Save Marriage9 December 2003
International News Brief: A chronic gambler in China saved his marriage by chopping off his finger with a kitchen knife, a news report said on Tuesday.
Filipino Court Dismisses Action Against Casino9 December 2003
International News Brief: The Baguio City Regional Trial Court dismissed a petition to stop the implementation of a city council resolution allowing the establishment and operation of a casino inside the Camp John Hay military reservation.
Thai Group Vows to Fight Off Casinos9 December 2003
International News Brief: The Campaign for Popular Democracy yesterday blasted the government's proposal to open casinos in the kingdom, saying it was contrary to Buddhism and a threat to society.
Macau Casino Developments to Great Visitors4 December 2003
International News Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the annual Macau Grand Prix. And when they arrive they will see two huge casino developments taking shape along the harbour front.
Cockfighting Resurgence in Iraq3 December 2003
International News Brief: Since Saddam Husein was overthrown in April cockfighting has become more popular than ever and diehard fans are enjoying the right to openly play the odds as roosters fight to the death.
Thai Economist Warning on Casino Plan1 December 2003
International News Brief: Economist Sangsit Piriyarangsan has warned the government against rushing into its proposed casino and entertainment complex.
Thailand to Hold Casino Referendum28 November 2003
International News Brief: The government will hold a referendum to test public sentiment on legalising casinos and will shelve the plan if support is low, said Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Random Tax Checks on Thai Lottery Operators28 November 2003
International News Brief: Random tax checks of people on a list of 600 underground lottery operators start next week.
Thailand: 3 Regions to be Polled26 November 2003
International News Brief: People from the north, east and south of the country will be asked early next year to vote on whether they want the government to legalise casinos, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday.
Thailand Casino Hearings Ordered25 November 2003
International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has ordered his deputies Visanu Krue-ngarm and Pokin Polakul to arrange public hearings and a study into the feasibility of setting up an entertainment complex which includes a casino.
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