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The casino operator announces plans to operate smaller, nongaming versions of the Bellagio and MGM Grand in Dubai.

Some of the top leaders and experts in the Asian gaming market will speak at the event at the Venetian Macau.

International news brief: Garbage dumped by the offshore casino operators into the Mandovi river could serve as a serious health hazard.

The global recessions continues to impact the Chinese gambling market as Macau gaming revenues in April decreased 8.5 percent to just above $1 billion.

Las Vegas Sands may be considering selling the Sands Macau but would continue to run the casino under its gaming license.

International news brief: The government of Macao has decided not to develop its proposed areas reclaimed from the sea for casino projects.

A number of online poker rooms will send players to the Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival in August.

International news brief: Macau’s gross gaming revenue rose in the first three months of this year, which seems to signal a recovery from a slowdown.

A second lawsuit concerning how Las Vegas Sands Corp. received a Macau gambling license moved closer to the courtroom Tuesday.

International news brief: The number of paid employees in the Macau gaming industry stood at 43,835 in the fourth quarter last year, down 2 percent year-on-year.

News brief: Police in Goa are investigating a complaint filed against the operator of an onshore casino, accused of beating a customer and denying him his winnings.

Macau was the place where Las Vegas Sands was going to step out from the shadows of its rivals.

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

International news brief: Legislation proposed by Narciso Santiago of the Alliance for Rural Concerns party wants to ban online gambling in the Philippines.

PokerStars will have the grand opening of the new room at the Grand Lisboa Casino on March 19.

International news brief: Taiwan decides no more than two casino resorts would be licensed initially, if approved by residents in referendums.

News brief: Some analysts are adamant fears about Macau's demise are premature.

International news brief: Adelson expresses concern over Ho’s protectionist comments.

International news brief: Sports officials at the annual meeting of China's parliament said liberalizing gambling laws could help China survive the global economic downturn.

International news brief: The Marina Bay Sands is looking to hire 4,500 people to be dealers, pit supervisors, gaming table technicians and surveillance personnel.