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The Asian Gaming Expo is the largest casino gaming equipment trade exhibition in the Asian region.

The Philippines-based Asian e-gaming regulator, Cagayan Economic Zone Authority is the latest independent online gambling body to accept the global integrity and operational standards of eCOGRA.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Fairmont Raffles Holdings have entered into a non-binding term sheet and expect to enter into binding definitive agreements before the end of Q3 2006.

nternational News Brief: Thai bookmakers taking bets on World Cup matches have migrated across the border to neighbouring Burma to avoid arrested for illegal gambling, news reports say.

International News Brief: The booms and waves of change in Macau’s 120-year-old gaming industry have never this strong before as the city rises to becoming the world’s largest resort city.

International News Brief: South African casino operator Sun International says it would not submit a bid for the second of Singapore's two planned casino resorts, narrowing the n

International News Brief: K.Wah International is talking with investors including Harrah's Entertainment Inc. about selling some or all of a stake in Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment, a senior executive said.

International News Brief: Anand "Victor" Ramdin, a US-based Guyanese poker champion, has donated $100,000 to help Guyanaese heart patients get the treatment they need.

The news from Singapore was coming and Las Vegas Sands Corp. prepared for the worst.

International News Brief: Melco International Development, controlled by the family of casino tycoon Stanley Ho, is seeking to raise up to HK$1.2 billion through a share placement to fund a land acquisition for a casino in Macau.

The first time he saw China's planned Cotai Strip development four years ago, Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson thought the Chinese government was banishing him to som

International News Brief: Las Vegas Sands chosen to develop $3.2 Billion casino resort.

International News Brief: Thailand is going all out to stamp out illegal World Cup betting.

International News Brief: The deal as currently priced would value the two companies' Macau casino holdings at more than $5 billion.

International News Brief: Galaxy Entertainment Group opens the 21st casino in Macau.

International News Brief: PAGCOR shuts down Legenda Casino for failing to pay license fees and allowing cockfighting.

International News Brief: Schools have launched an anti-gambling initiative called HUG aimed at students.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

International News Brief: Thai police in the northern border town of Mae Sai have imposed strict measures to prevent gamblers disguised as tourists from crossing to Myanmar to gamble in its casinos during a four-day holiday which begins Thursday.

nternational News Brief: Former president Habibie has suggested the Indonesian government consider opening a casino on Batam to draw visitors to the island.