Venetian bets $1.8 million on Macau

"The Venetian Macau, operated by the Las Vegas giant Sands, will be the world's biggest casino, the company says.

"The behemoth has 3,000 rooms, a fleet of gondolas along its shop-lined canals, and includes what seems to be a full-scale version of Venice's landmark Bridge of Sighs.

"On its opening Tuesday -- August 28 is an auspicious date in China -- around 160 of the 350 stores at the Venetian will open, shifting the emphasis in the southern Chinese territory from roulette to top-end retail.

"...The Venetian strategy is simple: get the Asian visitor, who already spends a huge amount on gambling, to come for longer, bring their family and scoop up every luxury brand they can get their hands on..."

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