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Macau Taxes Reach Record

International News Brief: Macau's direct gaming taxes reached a record 16.56 billion patacas in 2005, a year-on-year rise of 12 percent, according to official statistics issued on Wednesday.

Singapore Says Casinos Won't Deter Islamic Investors

International News Brief: Singapore's plunge into the casino industry is unlikely to harm its campaign to attract Islamic investors, who are opposed to gambling.

Inside Gaming: Gaming Contractor: Market at its Limit

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

Hamas to Bar Jericho Casino Reopening

International News Brief: Hamas is planning to prevent the casino in Jericho from ever opening again soon after it forms the new Palestinian Authority cabinet.

Macau Casino Plans to Hire 5,000

International News Brief: MGM Grand Paradise, a Macao-U.S. jointly invested gaming business, has vowed to hire some 5,000 employees, local media reported Thursday.

Kenilworth Presents Plans to PAGCOR

Kenilworth Systems Corporation has been asked by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation to present plans to present live in-progress casino table games.

Bally Gaming Opens Macau Office

Bally Gaming and Systems has opened a new office in the Bank Of China Building in the heart of Macau S.A.R. to provide sales and service support for its slot machines, systems and table management business efforts throughout Asia.

Public Hearing on Singapore Exclusion Ban

International News Brief: Singapore’s National Council on Problem Gambling is inviting the public to give their views on exclusion measures to bar family members from entering casinos.

Las Vegas Bets Big on Macau

International News Brief: For months, a U.S. casino company has been busy creating a replica of Las Vegas on Macau and a patchwork of other islands just south of China between Hong Kong and Hanoi.

Many Differences Between Chinese Gamblers and Others

International News Brief: When tensions mount at the baccarat tables in Macau, gamblers don't reach for a stiff drink. They quaff hot green tea.

Singapore Relaxes Casino Controls

International News Brief: The government has decided to relax some controls over the casino operators of the two proposed integrated resorts in Singapore, like removing limits on the number of hours that a casino can operate.

Casino Firms Bet on Asia

International News Brief: The love of gambling throughout Asia and rising affluence in that part of the world is drawing gaming firms such as MGM Mirage and Wynn Resorts Ltd. who are eager to invest billions of dollars in Asia.

Resorts World Plans Bond Sale

International News Brief: Resorts World Bhd plans to raise around RM1 billion from a bond sale, people familiar with the plan said, as it seeks to expand its gaming business.

Tourism is Key to Winning Singapore Casino License

International News Brief: Tourism appeal will take priority when Singapore officials determine who wins the Republic's first casino licence, the government said on Wednesday.

Cops Taken to Task Over 'Hairy' Incident

International News Brief: Several non-governmental organisations have lambasted the Malaysian police for the head-shaving incident involving 11 men caught gambling on the second day of Chinese New Year.

Japan Airlines Might Drop Las Vegas

Las Vegas could lose its only nonstop air service from Asia next year.

Inside Gaming: Casinos Follow Flow of Money to Asia

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

Taubman, Gordon Join Harrah's Singapore Team

Harrah's Entertainment and Keppel Land report the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Taubman Asia, Ltd and Gordon Group Holdings to create a retail joint venture for the integrated resort at Marina Bay, Singapore.

Korea's Largest Casino Opens

International News Brief: High rollers and cautious gamblers alike can now try their luck at the South Korea's biggest foreigners-only casino which opened last weekend in Seoul.

Genting Optimistic About Singapore Bid

International News Brief: Malaysia's Genting International, one of the four bidders still in the running to build Singapore's integrated resort in Marina Bay, has dismissed sceptic

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