Macau Chinese High Spenders Look Elsewhere (update)
Macau operators concentrate efforts on attracting mass market cash betting patrons Chinese high rolling gamblers are setting their sights on gambling destinations other than Macau as Chinese authorities clamp down on extravagance and corruption, Bloomberg reports. According to Morgan Stanley Hong Kong analyst Praveen Choudhary, Chinese gamblers are boosting growth in casinos from Manila to Las Vegas as they fly under the Chinese authorities' radar, an analysis supported by MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts Ltd posting strong results recently
Malaysian Authorities Clamp Down On Illegal Gambling
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Metric Gaming Name New Chairman To The Board (update)
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More Domains Added To Bulgarian Blacklist
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Nevada Sports Betting App From Boyd Gaming
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New Jersey Fee On Every Sports Bet To Go To Professional Leagues (update)
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Opap Wins 20 Year Greek Horse Race Betting Licence (update)
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Plaor Inc Launch Lucky Laua On Facebook And Mobile
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Pokerstars Cutting Affiliates?
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Pokerstars Prepares Customers For Dot Uk Migration
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