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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.

International News Brief: Noam Lanir is planning to float Empire Online, which provides marketing techniques to online casinos, at an estimated $1 billion company valuation.

International News Brief: Ho Wah Genting Bhd expects its Cambodian casino operations to turn around and become the group's main earnings driver this year.

News Brief: From hidden cameras to secret surveillance rooms, here’s a look at the security measures Singapore can expect in its 2 new integrated resorts.

International News Brief: Philippine lawmakers said they would begin this week an inquiry into allegations that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's family members received payments from syndicates running an illegal lottery.

International News Brief: Israeli Tourism Minister Avraham Herschson, who is eager to give the green light to a casino in Eilat, is scheduled to take a delegation to Las Vegas in June to learn about the casino industry.

International News Brief: The low-key Kampek Casino is set to briefly take a turn as one of the largest on the Macau peninsula.

International News Brief: After years of debate, the government is moving forward at a brisk pace towards legalizing casinos in Israel.