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Macau ... is the New Las Vegas

9 January 2006

MACAU -- As reported by the (UK) Observer: "It's flashy, rich and decked with neon, and only the lack of Elvis impersonators gives away the fact it isn't the real thing. Macau is the new Las Vegas.

"...Eighty-five per cent of the high rollers who play in Las Vegas come from China, Taiwan and Japan, and the Chinese have a reputation as the ones most likely to risk mega amounts. Now they can do so closer to home.

"Situated 40 miles west of Hong Kong, Macau has seen a tremendous explosion in its gaming industry since restrictions were lifted three years ago, and now giant casino hotels are reeling in the chancers..."

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