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Macau's January revenue boosted by Chinese New Year visitors and celebrations.

Marina Bay Sands pursuing gamblers, who allegedly owe $1 million, through the courts.

Union Gaming Group principal Grant Govertsen predicted that when January’s gaming revenue totals in Macau are counted, it would break last October’s single month record of $3.4 billion.

Melco Crown Entertainment shares rise on rumour it's seeking a loan to finance a new Macau property.

The Macau government has implemented new regulations that will keep slot machine parlors from operating in residential parts of the city.

New US$3 Billion casino-resort planned for South Korea's main airport.

Israel's bank do not have to provide service to online gambling websites they suspect of involvement in illegal gambling under new directive.

Rolling Chip Turnover for the month of December 2011 at the company’s VIP rooms in Macau was up 31% year-over-year.

Macau's 2011 gaming revenue total surpassed the combined casino revenues produced by the top 20 U.S. commercial casino markets in 2010.

Singapore's two casino are anticipating large crowds for Chinese New Year.

North Korea's Emperor Hotel & Casino has closed temporarily for the national mourning of Jim Jong II.

The PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour will set up shop in Seoul, South Korea from March 7-11 at the Paradise Walkerhill Casino.

150 lawmakers to propose legislation that would allow slots and table games at hotels and restaurants in Japan.

A potential casino complex in Miami could siphon an estimated $1 billion to $2 billion in annual gaming revenues away from the Las Vegas Strip.

Macau's 34 casino collected more than $30.5 billion in gaming revenues in 2011, surpassing last year's $23.5 billion mark during the third quarter.

In 2010, Macau produced $23.5 billion in gaming revenues, more than five times the total on the Las Vegas Strip.

Singapore introduces stricter advertising and promotion controls on casinos, to prevent them targeting locals.

Susan Hensel named to run International Association of Gaming Regulators for a one-year-term.

Moody's Investors Service upgraded its opinion of MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts.

Las Vegas has taken a back seat to the exploding gaming markets of Macau and to a lesser extent, Singapore.