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Venetian Macao places Sheldon Adelson atop Asian Gaming 50 again this year

Sands Macao changed the game in Macau; Venetian Macao rewrote the rule book and redrew the map. Continue reading

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Activist/author Pisani sees a place for corruption

If you eradicate corruption, whatever replaces it needs to fit its cultural and political context. Continue reading

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Hong Kong needs democracy; ‘Occupy the Process’ to get it

Hong Kong people have the right to choose their own leader without Beijing’s heavy hand interfering. Continue reading

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Macau chief Chui faces protest, casino license challenges

In a second term, Macau chief executive Fernando Chui faces growing labor and political activism, plus looming casino license expirations. Continue reading

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Macau revenue falls again, no recovery this year

Macau’s casino revenue fell for a third straight month, and analysts don’t see a real upturn before 2015. Continue reading

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Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

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The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers