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The Asain Poker Tour Macau Festival will run from August 12–23 at the Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino in Macau.

International news brief: Two Macao croupiers arrested, suspected of stealing gaming chips worth 77,420 dollars.

International news brief: Macao's new chief executive pledges to ensure fair and healthy competition in the gaming sector, the backbone of the city's economy.

International news brief: Fernando Chui says that mainland China will help Macau develop as the casino hub has been hit hard by the recession.

International news brief: Once a hot-spot for hippies, Goa's new found reputation as a gambling destination appears to be catching on fast.

International news brief: Officials in an outlying Taiwan archipelago to build a massive resort-casino if local voters approve a gambling referendum.

Wynn Resorts Ltd. today confirmed it joined Las Vegas Sands Corp. in exploring a potential public stock offering in Hong Kong.

International news brief: Opponents say charity bingo hall has funnelled tens of millions of dollars to fund Jewish settlements on Palestinian land.

International news brief: Casino revenue in Macau fell 12.2% from a year earlier to $3.21 billion.

International news brief: Las Vegas Sands will apply in Hong Kong for an initial public offering of shares in its Macau casinos.

International news brief: Credit Suisse gambling analyst in Hong Kong cuts his earnings forecast for James Packer's Macau casino joint venture by 81 per cent.

International news brief: Expectations have mounted for Macau's incoming leader to steer a more sustainable growth path while building a more transparent government.

MGM Mirage in talks with three investor groups to develop a casino in Taiwan.

Las Vegas Sands has reached a confidential settlement with three men over the acquisition of a Macau gaming license.

International news brief: Mr Packer led celebrations for the opening of the opulent, $US2.4 billion City of Dreams casino in Macau.

Harrah's will be "interested" in applying for a gambling license in Macau if the government ends a freeze on new permits.

The start of a civil trial over Las Vegas Sands earning a Macau gaming license has been delayed amid reports the sides may be in settlement talks.

International news brief: Melco Crown Entertainment aiming to double its Macau market share within a year, as it opens a $2.1 billion casino.

International news brief: Metropolitan Police raid seven casinos, but fail to make any arrests.

International news brief: New Zealand's now infamous cashed-up couple skipped across to Macau to fritter away a sizeable chunk of the $3 million.