Asia News - Page 53

International News Brief: The Chinese mainland could see its first official bet placed on a horse race since the founding of the People's Republic of China

VODone Limited states that its business partner, VODone Telemedia Co., Ltd. is not affected by recent changes in China's lottery regulations, for its income stream has been strengthened by its diversified Internet business.

International News Brief: Tourism Ministry officials to apportion 12 acres of land on Eilat's northern shore for Israel's first legal casino.

International News Brief: Japan could soon follow in Macau's footsteps by overhauling its strict gaming laws and aiming to lure rich Asian tourists to boost its economy if Japanese lawmakers approve a bill to legalise casinos in the country.

International News Brief: Genting Highlands Resort defeated many a familiar name in the casino business to win the prestigious International Travel Award at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Gala ceremony.

International News Brief: Macau casino revenues recorded a record high 8.1 billion patacas in December, closing the year with a total 8.3 billion patacas in gaming revenues.

International News Brief: Vietnam is considering the possibility of legalizing different forms of gambling to better manage the activities and get bigger funds.

If slots are your game, this is the list for you as we rank the Top-10 casinos by the number of slot machines they feature.

Wynn Resorts Ltd., the casino company run by casino developer Steve Wynn, will open its Macau expansion one month earlier than planned.

The Wynn Macau expansion will open Monday, December 24th; approximately one month earlier than anticipated.

International News Brief: Casinos in the world's gambling capital Macau may have lost more than 2.5 billion US dollars a year to illegal side bets in their VIP rooms, a news report said Monday.

A ranking of the largest casinos in the world as well as what fills up these spacious gaming floors.

International News Brief: Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch on Monday said he plans to push hard for a legal gambling house in the southern city of Eilat, Israel.

International News Brief: An International Advisory Panel has been set up to advise Singapore on issues related to problem gambling and addictions.

International News Brief: An International Advisory Panel (IAP) has been set up to advise Singapore on issues related to problem gambling and addictions.

Melco PBL Entertainment is expecting Ama International Limited to commence operations at Crown Macau in mid-December.

I am back from Macau, and the rumors are true- I am leaving Casino City and joining Everest Affiliates on Wednesday, December 5th as the Property (brand) Marketing Manager. Yes, I will still be in Boston, yes, I will still be attending online gaming conferences, and yes, I will continue to write for your reading pleasure and enjoyment.

International News Brief: Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung said that casinos might be allowed at a suitable time later on a trial basis.

International News Brief: The National Taiwan University of Science and Technology has established the first Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming in Taiwan.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has initiated high-speed ferry service between Hong Kong's Macao Ferry Terminal at Shun Tak Centre and Macao's newly opened Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal on Macao's Taipa Island.