Asia News - Page 39

Malaysia tourism numbers unchanged by Sentosa opening, Tourism Minister says.

Three foreigners, accused of cheating at World Resorts Sentosa, face Singapore court Monday.

A Harrah's Entertainment operated hotel and casino will open it's first phase next June in Parañaque.

The Illinois Gaming Board is investigating the business partnership between MGM Mirage and Hong Kong businesswoman Pansy Ho.

The new property is an all-suites boutique hotel that is adjacent to its sister resort, Wynn Macau.

BBC World Service report grapples with match-fixing.

The news wire service is questioning connections between Las Vegas Sands and Cheung Chi-tai, a Macau-based businessman alleged to have ties to organized crime.

A house of cards, built to replicate the Venetian Macau, drew crowds to watch it being torn down.

In advance of World Cup, Malaysia may consider legalizing sports betting.

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander said that he "didn't know" if he could answer a question on whether Pansy Ho would win a Nevada gaming license.

New Jersey gaming regulators say that MGM Mirage's business partner Pansy Ho is unstable and has mob ties in China.

Macau's chief executive said Macau may seek to reclaim land promised to casino operators, with the sites being used for other development purposes.

Macau will continue to regulate the number of casinos as only the new casinos allowed to be built will be ones with construction plans already approved.

Japanese government increases to family benefit are expected to benefit the gambling industry.

Marina Bay Sands has recruited Singaporeans and permanent residents for all its 1,800 dealer positions thus far.

Crown Limited remains committed to its stake in Macau casinos.

Singapore's second casino Marina Bay Sands will open April 27, 2010.

The casino operator announced it had narrowed its fourth-quarter net loss from a year ago based on results from Wynn Macau.

Tourism ministers are again considering building a casino in Eilat on the Red Sea.

The first phase of the $5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands in Singapore will be unveiled on April 27.