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Israeli Government Discusses Casino Plans
25 November 2005
The Israeli Financial Cabinet will discuss in its upcoming session about allowing the first Israeli casino to be built in Eilat, Israel's most popular vacation destination and seaside resort.
Packer Has to Ante Up23 November 2005
International News Brief: Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd's James Packer will have to up the ante to stay in the game to build Singapore's first casino, his controversial business partner in Macau has indicated.
Casino Stock Rises22 November 2005
International News Brief: Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. each rose more than 6 percent on Monday after China reported a 10.2 percent increase in visitors to its gambling enclave of Macau.
IDB Group Considering Macau Venture21 November 2005
International News Brief: The IDB Group, controlled by Nochi Dankner, is exploring the possibility of joining American real estate mogul Sheldon Adelson in his venture to turn Macau into the Chinese Las Vegas.
Singapore Woos Star Architects18 November 2005
International News Brief: Singapore is wooing top architects such as I.M. Pei and Daniel Libeskind to design an iconic casino building on a par with Sydney's Opera House and Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum.
MGM Mirage: Singapore Bid Unaffected by Investigation16 November 2005
International News Brief: MGM Mirage Inc said an investigation by gaming regulators in the New Jersey into its casino joint venture in Macau with Shun Tak Holdings Ltd has no impact on its bid to develop a resort-cum-casino here.
Gambler Turns Rental Cars into Millions15 November 2005
International News Brief: A gambling addict is under arrest for allegedly using rented cars as collateral on loans from a loan shark, and then fleeing.
Gaming Partners Signs Macau Deal15 November 2005
Gaming Partners International Corporation has secured a major contract to supply RFID chips to the new Rio and Grand Waldo casinos to be opened early next year by Galaxy Resorts in Macau.
Singapore Ups the Ante by $1bn for Casino9 November 2005
International News Brief: Singapore has imposed a stiff minimum bet of almost $1 billion on casino operators vying to play in the island state
Nepalese Casino Opens7 November 2005
International News Brief: Pokhara's first casino is opening at Phulbari Resort and Spa with aim of attracting more tourists for gambling delights in the country's major tourism destination which has been suffering steep decline in tourist arrivals lately.
Singapore Casino Tender Launches Soon7 November 2005
International News Brief: After two delays, Singapore said it will launch the formal requests for proposals for a casino resort at Marina Bay near the city center on Nov. 15, with a submission deadline of March 29, 2006.
Singapore Fixes Casino Land Price4 November 2005
International News Brief: Singapore said companies competing for the right to build the country's first casinos will pay a fixed price for land, a move aimed at averting a bidding war that would sap funds available for developing the projects.
LV Sands Signs Macau Resorts to Management Deal1 November 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp. reports that Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will manage two hotels inside a 39-floor building being built by Las Vegas Sands on the Cotai Strip in Macau.
Singapore to Form Casino Exclusion Panel31 October 2005
International News Brief: Singapore’s National Council on Problem Gambling will be forming a panel to assess exclusion order towards the end of 2007.
Analyst: No Table Games for Beijing Soon28 October 2005
International News Brief: The Chinese Communist Party's gambling taboo may be slipping, but analyst Kelvin Tan of Las Vegas Sands believes Beijing will continue to draw the line at table games.
Malaysia Raises Gambling License Fees28 October 2005
International News Brief: Malaysia's government will sharply raise from January 2006 the annual license fees for operators of pool betting companies and the country's only casino, industry sources said Friday.
CEMS Joins the Harrah's, Keppel Singapore Team28 October 2005
Singapore-based conference and exhibition organizer Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd. has joined Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Keppel Land in their effort to develop integrated resorts in the Republic of Singapore.
Visa Restrictions Hamper Chinese Tourism26 October 2005
Visa restrictions imposed by the federal government are preventing Chinese airlines from committing to nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas.
HK Breeders Club Inaugurates Breeder of the Year Award26 October 2005
The international successes of Hong Kong racehorses and racehorse owners are now to be complemented by an award that will acknowledge achievements in thoroughbred breeding.
Singapore Bill May Affect Bids24 October 2005
International News Brief: The draft of Singapore's casino control bill has a clause which may make it difficult for one company or joint venture to win the bid for both sites.
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