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News brief: Steve Wynn said that the Chinese city may be moving to slow development in the fast-growing casino center.

Shares in Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands fell following a report in the Wall Street Journal that said Macau may be exploring changes in its gambling limits.

International news brief: Wynn Macau shares rose 6.9 percent on its first day of trading in Hong Kong.

International news brief: The unit of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Ltd. sold 1.25 billion new shares at 10.08 Hong Kong dollars.

JP Morgan gaming analyst Joe Greff said Macau has shown signs of recovering from its economic doldrums of the past 18 months.

International news brief: Wynn says Singapore's two upcoming casinos will not pose a threat to its Macau business.

International news brief: Sparkling bars and boutique stalls at James Packer's City of Dreams casino deserted, while noodle bar is doing a roaring trade.

International news brief: China has quietly eased restrictions on its citizens traveling from Guangdong province to Macau, sending casino stocks soaring.

The Las Vegas-based casino operator plans to raise $1.63 billion by selling 25 percent of its Macau casino assets.

International news brief: Casinos in Macau are hoping for a big October after China began relaxing restrictions for its citizens from Guangdong province.

International news brief: The gaming giant lifted its market share of Macau gambling revenue to 11% in August, up from 8% in June.

International news brief: Macau's casinos brought in 1.5 billion dollars in August, their highest monthly revenue ever.

International news brief: The $700 million Resorts World Manila double the tables in the city and may boost its casino revenue more than 120 percent.

Casino City selects the 10 most striking gaming venues across the world, with Monaco's Casino Monte Carlo taking the No. 1 spot.

Adrian Allain of France outlasted 326 players to win over HK$3,000,000 after qualifying on a $5 PKR online satellite.

The Asian Poker Tour Macau festival is 12 days with each day featuring a tournament side event.

Las Vegas Sands agreed to pay three men $42.5 million to settle a lawsuit in June over an agreement breach in Macau.

International news brief: Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho has undergone surgery in hospital.

The Asian Poker Tour has written a letter to Olympic Champion Michael Phelps, asking him to participate at its Macau event.

Fernando Chui was overwhelmingly appointed Macau's new chief executive, taking over the post previously held by Edmund Ho.