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  • April 2008
    • Macau Casinos Double Vegas' Take

      Macau Casinos Double Vegas' Take

      (Newser) - If you thought Las Vegas was gambling’s capital city, think again. Casinos in Macau didn’t just beat Nevada’s finest this quarter, they lapped them. Macau’s gambling revenues jumped 62% from a year ago, doubling Vegas’ take over that stretch—though the casinos, which can't lend money directly to gamblers, have to split some of the take with middlemen, MarketWatch reports. More »

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      China   gambling   casino   Steve Wynn   Sheldon Adelson   Macao

  • August 2007
    • New Vegas Takes Root in Macao

      New Vegas Takes Root in Macao

      (Newser) - Casino developers are sinking staggering amounts of money into making Macao the new Las Vegas. Economic unrest be damned—the immense $2.4 billion Venetian hotel and casino complex that opened today is only the first of dozens to come. But some worry that there aren't enough Chinese high rollers to sustain the boom, the Times reports. More »

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      China   Las Vegas   gambling   casino   Macao

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