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Chinese Officials Split Over Gambling Legislation
7 March 2005
nternational News Brief: China’s lawmakers and enforcers are divided over a proposed law to ban gambling.
CPAmerica Submits Singapore Casino Proposal7 March 2005
CPAmerica has submitted a development concept proposal for a $1.5 billion family-oriented resort destination for a 'Downtown at Marina Bay' location and for a location on Sentosa Island in Singapore.
Starwood Submits Singapore Proposal3 March 2005
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, a major hotel chain with business interests in Las Vegas, said Wednesday it has submitted a proposal for a $1.8 billion casino resort in Singapore with a Las Vegas partner.
Philippines Approves Online Cockfight Betting System3 March 2005
International News Brief: The state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has approved the implementation of the country’s first Internet-based cockfight betting system.
MP Urges Parliament to Lift Whip on Casino Debate2 March 2005
International News Brief: MP Tan Soo Khoon urged the Singapore Parliament to thoroughly debate the casino issue and lift the Whip so MPs can vote with their conscience.
Singapore Casino Proposal Deadline Draws Surprise Bidders1 March 2005
International News Brief: In all, between 15 and 20 players are said to have submitted concepts by yesterday’s deadline for Singapore’s intergrated casino resort.
Seized Chips Were for Illegal Casino1 March 2005
International News Brief: Malaysian Police believe that an illegal gambling syndicate busted last week may have intended to use gambling chips, found in an apartment in Cheras, to open an illegal casino here.
Gambling Beyond Nevada: Casino Groups Pursue Singapore1 March 2005
Nevada's major casino companies all submitted bids Monday to develop a resort in Singapore that will include gaming to lure tourists to the island-state.
Singapore's Proposed Integrated Resort Gets Good Response28 February 2005
International News Brief: Response from foreign casino operators to take part in Singapore's proposed integrated resort has been strong.
China to Keep Illegal Gambling Money25 February 2005
International News Brief: The Supreme People's Court pledged Friday to show no mercy in punishing gamblers and preventing gambling by depriving gamblers of all their illegal gains.
Casinos Blamed for Rise in High School Dropouts25 February 2005
International News Brief: Macau's education authorities have observed a sharp fall in the number of students in high schools and blamed the increasing number of casinos for the serious dropout phenomenon.
Online Gambling Popular with Israelis24 February 2005
International News Brief: According to an online gambling company exec, Israelis are prevalent visitors on online gambling sites.
Aristocrat Boosted by Macau Orders24 February 2005
International News Brief: Three orders from the Sands Macau casino helped propel Australian slot-machine maker Aristocrat Leisure to record profits and sales last year, the company announced this week.
Bangladesh Journalists Attacked for Reporting on Gambling23 February 2005
International News Brief: A correspondent of the national daily Jugantor and electronic media ATN Bangla, was attacked after sending a report to the daily about a gambling programme at the Ekuesy Fair.
Filipino Mayor Blocks Casino Attempts23 February 2005
International News Brief: San Juan Mayor Joseph Victor Ejercito vowed to block attempts by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or any private individual to open a casino in his town.
China Cashes in its North Korean Casino Chips23 February 2005
International News Brief: North Korea is caught up in a rift with its closest friend, China, following the closure of a little-known casino that was an important income-earner for the impoverished Pyongyang regime.
US Gaming Giant Harrah's Joins Singapore Casino Race23 February 2005
International News Brief: US gaming giant Harrah's on Wednesday became the latest international gaming firm to enter the race to build Singapore's first casino.
Scientific Games, Sports Toto Sign Deal18 February 2005
Scientific Games Worldwide, Ltd. Has completed an agreement with Sports Toto Co., Ltd., a Korean company, to supply equipment, a software license and related software maintenance and support for its development of a fixed odds gaming system.
Singapore Official Supports Call for Casino Proposals18 February 2005
International News Brief: Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew says that the government's move to call for project proposals was the right step.
MGM Mirage's Macau Venture Approved17 February 2005
MGM Mirage reports that the Mississippi Gaming Commission has unanimously granted a waiver of approval with respect to the Company's application to engage in gaming activities in Macau S.A.R.
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