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Sheldon Adelson heads Asian Gaming Power 50

Las Vegas Sands founder and inventor of Macau’s Cotai Strip tops rankings for 8th time in 9 years. Continue reading

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Steve Wynn builds new Palace for old Macau

Steve Wynn’s U$4.2 billion Wynn Palace is an old school property in a new Macau. Continue reading

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Australia casinos shift China play

After a VIP jackpot, Australia plays the resort card to win more Chinese gamblers Continue reading

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Casinos dismiss Shanghai Disney threat

Like it or not, casinos and theme parks increasingly compete for Asia’s growing leisure spending pie. Continue reading

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Macau losing streak ends with new Wynn

Gaming revenue in Macau rose in August after Wynn Palace opened, events that may be linked. Continue reading

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