Packer’s Macau casino chases ultra-rich

AUSTRALIA’S richest man, James Packer, has turned to traditional glitz and glamour in his new Macau casino to avoid a pricing war and to corner China’s powerful rich set.

Read the rest >>

Sun, May 13th, 2007

Related Gambling News:

Gambling casinos info:

  • It was during the 1930's that slot machines began to become very popular across America, and in the late 40's Bugsy Siegel added machines to his Flamingo Hilton hotel in Las Vegas.
  • The introduction of the single zero wheel (with better odds for the player) resulted in the demise of the double zero wheels in Europe and has become known as the "French Wheel" in roulette history.
  • The MGM Grand, situated on the a Las Vegas strip has come up with a brand new slogan to promote the casino, "Think of all the New Year's resolutions you'll break." Some say it might even rival the famous Las Vegas catchphrase, "What happens here, stays here."
  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.