CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada casinos won $1.14 billion from gamblers in May for a 1.5 percent gain compared with the same month a year ago - and set a record for the win in any single month.The state Gaming Control Board reported Thursday that the win, about $2 million higher than the previous record [...]

Online gambling has become a big pastime in Burma. The small Southeast Asian country is now facing an unprecedented growth of Internet wagering despite the authorities’ strong opposition to the industry and attempts to make it illegal.

The country’s bookmakers have lived with the threat of hefty legal penalties to cater to a growing number of Burmese bettors who want to enjoy football betting and Internet casino gambling.

Gaming VC’s CEO Kenneth Alexander has announced that they’re execting to finalise the purchase of an Italian sportsbook license prior to the beginning of 2007-2008 Italian football season, while also aiming to secure an online gaming license in Malta by the third quarter of 2007.

Meanwhile shares in the Luxembourg based gaming company soared after it announced that business in the first half of 2007 is expected to exceed market expectations.

The new Grand Lisboa Casino highlights the rise of even more luxurious resorts and hotel casinos in Macau.

While Macau is now the world’s gaming capital last year revenue surged 22%, to $7 billion, vaulting the city ahead of Vegas - there are just a few decent restaurants and not much in the way of shopping [...]

Here’s an interesting bit about Japanese gamblers and Chinese high roller gamblers; a few gems, baccarat is the favorite casino game, Japanese like flashy ambience such as neon dancing lights, Chinese like reserved, quiet and exclusive rooms, both Chinese and Japanese can drop $50k a hand playing baccarat. WOW!
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