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A delegation of Nevada government officials and business people hopes to leave the impression in China that Nevada is the only place to vacation when taking a trip to the United States.

International News Brief: The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro voiced its dismay with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over the impending operation of slot machines in the city.

International News Brief: South Korea is betting on a new $120 million casino project to lure more Chinese gamblers to a market that has traditionally focused on Japanese high-rollers.

International News Brief: NagaCorp, a Cambodian casino operator owned by Malaysian tycoon Chen Lip Keong, is planning to float its shares on Hong Kong's stock exchange after its listing plan was rejected by Singapore two years ago, sources said.

International News Brief: Police and local officials in South Cotabato have turned to text messaging in their bid to stop the reported rampant illegal gambling activities in the province.

International News Brief: Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's husband, son and brother-in-law have been called to testify before a joint committee hearing after a witness linked them and others to illegal gambling operations in the country.

e-Smart Technologies, Inc. President and CEO, Mary Grace, has been invited to be a featured speaker at the Asian Casinos Expo 2005.

International News Brief: When MGM Mirage broke its first ground here on Wednesday, it seemed that more and more international hands are seeking plays in Macau's casino boom.

International News Brief: The University of Nevada Las Vegas will set up its Asian Hotel College campus in Singapore by September next year. The school will offer professional degrees in hotel administration with a component in gaming management.

International News Brief: Newly appointed Cebu police director Drusillo Bolodo has started turning the heat on local government and fellow police officials, accusing them of protecting illegal gambling in their respective areas.

International News Brief: Discovery Travel And Living has launched a new television show, High Point: Casinos Of the World.

MGM Mirage became the third Las Vegas-based casino operator to begin construction of a gambling complex in Macau when the company broke ground today on a 600-room hotel-casino in the Chinese gaming enclave.

MGM Grand Paradise has officially launched construction on its joint venture, MGM Grand Macau.

Cmate Ltd and SmarTone-Vodafone have signed an agreement to provide SmarTone-Vodafone's customers with Cmate's multiplayer mobile games.

International News Brief: After jueteng, the Filipino’s government is now cracking down on video karera and fruit game machines.

International News Brief: Israelis may find themselves barred from gambling on the betting Web sites marketed by Israeli Naom Lanir, but they will all be invited to invest in his company Empire Online.

International News Brief: The League of Municipalities in the Philippines has thrown its support to the move of the Pampanga Mayors League in its effort to eradicate all forms of illegal gambling in the country.

International News Brief: The Ministry of Public Security paid bonuses to 18 individuals who have given tips to help police crackdown on gambling.

International News Brief: Philippine administration lawmakers says the House is determined to push through with its investigation on the jueteng issue but appealed for an honest probe in aid of legislation and congressional oversight.

International News Brief: Philippine’s Governor Gwendolyn Garcia wants non-stop police operations against illegal gambling operators after receiving intelligence reports on the proliferation of video carrera machines in Pinamungajan, Bogo and Toledo City.