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Betex Moves Onto AIM

27 February 2006

International News Brief: This week sees the arrival on the London market of Betex, a company looking to cash in on the Chinese passion for gambling.

Las Vegas Bets Big on Macau

15 February 2006

International News Brief: For months, a U.S. casino company has been busy creating a replica of Las Vegas on Macau and a patchwork of other islands just south of China between Hong Kong and Hanoi.

Many Differences Between Chinese Gamblers and Others

14 February 2006

International News Brief: When tensions mount at the baccarat tables in Macau, gamblers don't reach for a stiff drink. They quaff hot green tea.

Casinos Open Arms for Asians with Open Wallets

25 January 2006

Many Las Vegas Strip properties have decorated their lobbies and casinos with orange trees, red lanterns, gold coins and other Chinese symbols of luck and prosperity.

Shun Tak Moves Project to Cotai

20 January 2006

International News Brief: Shun Tak Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-based conglomerate controlled by Macau casino owner Stanley Ho, said it will move its planned Cotai development project in Macau to the Cotai strip.

Overseas Gambling Popular Amongst Chinese

6 January 2006

International News Brief: Overseas gambling has surged among rich entrepreneurs in East China, according to sources.

Chinese Officials to Address Tourism Conference

13 December 2005

When nearly 1,000 people gather for Nevada's largest tourism conference next week, they'll be addressed by two men whom most people have never heard of, but who could play a key ro

China Seizes Over Million Gamblers

1 December 2005

International News Brief: China seized 1.163 million people involved in 313,000 gambling cases in the first three quarters, the Ministry of Public Security said here Thursday.

China's Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Border Casinos

1 December 2005

International News Brief: A crackdown on gambling by Chinese citizens is putting the squeeze on foreign casinos around China's northern borders.

Hundreds of Thoroughbreds Killed After Racing Halted in Beijing

28 November 2005

News Brief: About 600 Thoroughbreds have been killed after racing in Beijing was discontinued in October.

Gambler Turns Rental Cars into Millions

15 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.

Analyst: No Table Games for Beijing Soon

28 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.

Visa Restrictions Hamper Chinese Tourism

26 October 2005

Visa restrictions imposed by the federal government are preventing Chinese airlines from committing to nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Sands Plans Nongaming Venture Near Macau

18 October 2005

Las Vegas Sands Corp. signed an agreement with the city of Zhuhai to master plan a 1,300-acre parcel with nongaming attractions, such as resort villas, golf courses and a marina.

Las Vegas Sands Chosen for Chinese Resort

17 October 2005

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has been selected by the Zhuhai Municipal to proceed with master planning the development of a full-fledged destination resort on Hengqin Island.

Chinese Bookie Sentenced

29 September 2005

International News Brief: The organizer of an illegal online football gambling site has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison by the Beijing No 1 Intermediate People's Court.

Chinese Officials Seek Advice From UNLV Tourism Faculty

28 September 2005

Chinese officials are looking to nab some serious American trade secrets.

Chinese Police Urged to Stop Cross-Border Gambling

14 September 2005

International News Brief: The Ministry of Public Security has issued a circular urging local police of some border areas to stop Chinese citizens from gambling in neighboring countries.

Chinese Officials Punished for Gambling

25 August 2005

International News Brief: In the first half of this year, almost 5,000 Party officials were punished for taking gift money or gambling.

China Bans Lottery Sales to Children

16 August 2005

International News Brief: Guangzhou has just issued a law banning children under the age of 18 from buying lottery tickets.

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