Resorts World at Sentosa Opens in time for New Years!

According to Xinhua, the ‘Central News Agency’, the ‘Resorts World at Sentosa’ opened in Singapore in time for New Year’s Day in the Year of the Tiger.

The President of the facility, President Chen Qide has said that there was still some fine tuning to be done but that there was fun to be had still in this new theme park.
According to the president, the people of Singaporean are really looking forward to the opening of the casino and the Universal Studios theme park nd they decided to move the opening to one week early to allow the crowds to enjoy the park.

The Chairman of Cathay Pacific Parent Company said that the operations in Singapore, is “… a major milestone in the history of the city and it will turn Singapore into a truly integrated entertainment city of promise”.

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Singapore to be the new venue of choice for Asian Gamblers

In three years, it is estimated that gambling revenue in Asia will surpass that of the U.S. Singapore is where the new focus is. There will be two new resorts opening in the next year

The new development could potentially be much bigger than that of Las Vegas.

Dr. Dean Naizhaqieke of the University of Nevada has said: “Las Vegas is a mere tourist attraction, it had only a single development. However, Singapore has been the financial sector, manufacturing, followed by also the expansion of tourism and medical tourism. “

As for the impact of casinos in Macau, the industry view is that since it is not in the same location and there is a certain distance, the impact will not be too great.

Macau casino management and consulting firm president Li Zhongliang: “Most of the people in Macao are gamblers, they do not live in the hotels, and don’t go to high-level restaurants, and will not go shopping.”

Asian Casino Summit attracted participants from 20 countries and regions, more than 100 casino operators, academics and industry participation

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New Michael Jackson Gallery Opens in Macau

A new gallery dedicated to the memorabilia of the world famous singer and entertainer Michael Jackson has just opened in Macau.

On 1st February, at a star studded event, including fans, media and other entertainment personalities, the collection was unveiled at the exclusive Ponte 16 resort. This gallery is the only one of its kind in Asia and is sure to attract thousands of visitors.

The collection includes over 40 items of memorabilia and is sure to bring an added boost to the famed casino resort of Macau. One of the most treasured items is the famous swarovski studded glove and pair of socks worn by Michael Jackson in the video of his hit ‘Billie Jean’.
The red-carpet launch also included performances by International pop diva Coco Lee and singing sensation, Shaheen Jafargholi.
“The MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 adds to the many reasons for visitors to come and enjoy Ponte 16, the only resort destination in Macau’s historic inner Harbour District. It is a great example of Macau’s ability to offer visitors innovative attractions against the backdrop of a city of unique culture and history, of interaction of East and West,” Chairman of Ponte 16, Macau, Dr. Ambrose So said.

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Austria in the firing line over State Gambling Monopoly

The EU Commission, acting as the Head Competition Authority for the European Union looks set to break down the so called “State Monopolies” in the world of gambling.

As reported by Reuters: “Austria’s finance minister on Tuesday downplayed suggestions by the European Commission that a betting monopoly operated in the country, as Vienna faces a possible court case for refusing to open its gambling market”.
“‘Many European and worldwide providers offer gambling and betting in Austria via the Internet, so the question presents itself — what makes a monopoly in this sector, a sector where there is worldwide competition on the Internet,’ Karl-Heinz Grasser told reporters.
“…The bloc’s internal market chief said many states were likely to face court action over gambling monopolies that make it difficult for others to compete.
“‘It will be Austria, Italy and France on Thursday if everything goes according to plan,’ Charlie McCreevy told reporters.
“…The 25-nation EU’s executive arm started legal action against Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Hungary in April and those proceedings will continue, McCreevy said…”

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Opposition appears for New Jersey Bill to Legalize Online

New Jersey may be on the way to legalizing Online Gambling very soon. However, there are still some kinks to be ironed out.

There are reports from “The Press” of Atlantic City, New Jersey that some officials from the city are trying to object to the proposed legislation.

The legislation is an effort to legalize online gambling and it would require equipment used for online gambling to be located at an Atlantic City Casino but those that oppose the bill claim that it will lead to casino-style gambling at horseracing tracks.

But the Mayor, Lorenzo Langford, said that the positives outweigh the negatives in the bill and that he would support it, according to The Press of Atlantic City.

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Mecca Bingo demands payback!

No one likes paying taxes. For sure! But for most of us we ignore the calls for us to check out tax receipts to see if we have any claim for tax back. We mostly shrug our shoulders and say nah! However Mecca Bingo Owners are not giving up. Why would they, when they claim to be owed millions in overpaid taxes!

The proprietors of Mecca Bingo amongst other land based and online gambling sites in the UK, are asking for repayment of $42 million in overpaid taxes.

A court ruling has brought about a minor change in British gambling regulations on taxing specific types of entertainment machines. This minor change has aroused the claim for repayment of millions in tax which was improperly demanded by the revenue authorities. If they do get it back, I can only imagine the Christmas party that company will have this year!

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Online Vs Brick & Mortar Casinos?
I came across a recent article on the benefits and let downs of online casinos. I want to hear more views on this and get a discussion going. So leave me a comment and let me know what you think?
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While online casinos and brick and mortar casinos both have advantages, some players prefer one to the other, some enjoy both and some just don’t know. If you’ve played all your casino games online and have never been to a live casino before, here’s what to expect.
Unlike an online casino, live casinos contain other people. There was a time that visiting a live casino required following a dress code and obeying certain social conventions. However, in the modern era, people are free to wear whatever they choose and do whatever they like (within reason) in most casinos, especially in the United States.
Many casinos do not allow smoking, although there may be certain sections with tables that do. If other players in your vicinity are behaving in an offensive manager, you can call a pit boss or other casino staff member for assistance.

Those used to playing online may find live casinos to be a bit inconvenient. A switch from one table or one game to another is not instantaneous. A player must get up, pick up his chips and physically move to the next table.
A seat at the game of your choice may not be available at peak hours. On the other hand, you can get free drinks brought to you at any time while you play.
Some people feel that the excitement of casino gambling is something to share. When you play online at home, you do not really get the full casino experience.
Shooting dice at a full live craps table is something to behold. Players are screaming for their numbers, cheering on the shooter and generally having a good time, especially if people are winning. Players cannot get this kind of experience online.

In most online casino games, it is just you against the dealer, whereas in a live casino, it is you and other players at the table. In a game like blackjack, in which knowledge of the cards that have been removed from the deck can be to your benefit, playing a multi-player situation can be to your advantage.

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Asia bid to make Macau the new LAS VEGAS

This week Singapore agreed to build two casino resorts aimed at overseas visitors, ending a 40-year-old ban.
With an estimated price tag of $3bn, the two resorts will feature hotels, restaurants, theme parks and other entertainment facilities.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore, a tightly run city-state of four million people, had to stay competitive in the Asian tourist market.
“We cannot stand still,” he told parliament. “The whole region is on the move. If we don’t change, where will we be in 20 years?”
Singapore wants to double the number of tourists it receives within 10 years – and sees casinos as the way to achieve this. Other countries in the region, including Thailand, Japan and Indonesia, are considering following suit.
The lure of tax revenues and job creation is strong, as well as the promise of luring high-spending tourists.
Macau is trying to set itself up as the Las Vegas of Asia

Jan McMillen
Australian National University
Governments are taking note of the booming casino industry in Macau, a former Portuguese colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1999.
Last year Macau’s gambling revenues from its 17 casinos topped $5bn, roughly on a par with Las Vegas.
The majority of gamblers were from mainland China, where the practice is banned but deeply rooted in local culture.
“Macau is trying to set itself up as the Las Vegas of Asia,” said Jan McMillen, director of the Center for Gambling Research at the Australian National University.
Moral objections
But many social and religious groups in Asia remain opposed to casinos and organised gambling on moral and practical grounds.
Even in Singapore, where public debate is normally muted, more than 29,000 people signed a petition against allowing casinos.
The city-state’s former leader Lee Kuan Yew rejected a similar casino plan in 1965.
In his memoirs, he revealed that his father had been a compulsive blackjack player who pawned his wife’s jewellery.
However he has backed the decision by Prime Minister Lee – his son – as an economic necessity for Singapore.
Government officials say they would charge local gamblers a $63 entrance fee to deter those without the means to play.
But opponents to the plan say this does not go far enough.
“There are many ingenuous ways for compulsive gamblers to sidetrack this rule. People can still get hurt,” said Arthur Tan, a businessman who has campaigned against casinos.
Thai concern
Thailand is among the other countries in the region mulling its options on organised gambling.

It currently allows betting only on national lotteries and at racetracks.
Government officials have floated the idea of licensing casinos in tourist resorts, and a Malaysian gaming company has already reportedly offered to build a glitzy casino near the holiday island of Phuket.
But observers say Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra needs to tread cautiously or risk incurring the wrath of religious leaders.
In March the brewer of Thailand’s favourite beer, Chang, was forced to cancel a stock exchange listing after Buddhist monks led thousands of protesters opposed to the move.
A similar uproar could follow any easing of the rules on gambling.
“I suspect that casinos are in the same category and may meet the same objections, so that’s why the government is being very cautious,” said Pasuk Phongpaichit, a professor at Chulalongkorn University and an expert of Thailand’s underground economy.
Despite the ban on gambling at home, many Thais enjoy a flutter at border casinos in neighbouring Cambodia and Burma.
A similar trend is found in Singapore, whose gamblers cross the border to Malaysia’s casinos in the Genting Highlands.
One study found that Singaporeans spend $735m a year on overseas gambling.
Economists say Singapore could capture some of that money for itself by permitting casino gambling at home.
Scaling down
One country that already has a reputation for being a popular destination for Asian gamblers is Australia.
However the promised windfall in tax revenues and jobs has not always materialised, according to Jan McMillen.
Concerns have also risen over the number of Australian gambling addicts and in recent years casinos have been forced to cut back.
“We’re in shutdown mode. It’s fascinating to look at the rest of the world and wonder if they’ve learned from our experience,” said Ms McMillen.

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Macau Revenues Still High

Pushing past recent its historical declines in revenues, the gambling enclave of Macau off the coast of China reported very positive October 2009 revenues of US$ 1.59 billion this week.
The Dow Jones news agency said that analysts attributed the strong results to the growing momentum of the Chinese economic recovery and an unusually long National Day holiday during the month under review.
Gambling revenue rose 42 percent higher in October from a year earlier, and was 17.6 percent higher than September’s MOP10.8 billion, various monitoring agency and research reports said. The Macau government only publishes gaming data once every quarter, and it doesn’t comment on monthly statistics reported by the press and analysts.
For October, SJM Holdings Ltd. continued to have the biggest market share of 30.9 percent among the six Macau casino operators, helped in part by the opening of a new casino in September. The casino company saw a 12.4 percent year- on-year rise in net gaming revenue to MOP 3.89 billion.
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Ladbrokers to Tap Chinese Market!

The British bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is going to enter the lucrative Chinese sports betting market. This exclusive deal for Ladbrokes follows other expansions into countries such as Italy, and plans set for Spain and other locations.
Ladbrokes is recognized as one of the premier sports betting companies in the European market. The company has grown to boast more than 2,200 bet shops in the UK, Ireland and Belgium. In addition to expanding within it’s traditional borders, Ladbrokes has also been aggressively expanding in other
They are to set up an exclusive partnership with China Sport Lottery to offer betting services within mainland China. In addition to the joint venture the company hold with China Sport Lottery, the company is also “exploring opportunities” for other sports betting operations in China.
Sports betting is the only type of betting allowed in China. In stark contrast to greater China, Macau enjoys a lucrative casino economy that surpasses the betting activity of Las Vegas.
Ladbrokes says they are not building a casino in Macau, and that they are much more focused on building a strong sports betting franchise across greater China.
In addition to these plans to enter the Chinese market, Ladbrokes is also bidding for the rights to operate sports lotteries in Taiwan and Vietnam.

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