More good news for Macau
Following news of improved employment prospects recently (see previous InfoPowa report) Macau investors were buoyed this week by bullish predictions for the island and new numbers from the government. These showed that surging gambling revenue and investments in luxury hotels and the entertainment industry has made the former Portuguese enclave Asia’s richest territory.
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Interesting gambling information:
- Lotteries were brought to America in the 1800s by the thousands of Chinese immigrants who worked in the mines and on the railroads.
- 1967: Elvis Presley marries Priscilla Anne Beaulieu on May 1 in the chapel of the Aladdin Hotel.
1970: Binion's Horseshoe casino hosts the first World Series of Poker.
1971: Female card dealers begin working on the Strip for the first time. - In 1973, the Commission on the Review of National Policy toward Gambling was created to study gambling in the United States.
- When traveling to Las Vegas be sure to check out some of the incredible scenery outside of the city. Lake Mead is about 45 minutes away from the city and is a beautiful place to cool off. When things get really hot, give Mount Charleston a try. It\'s approximately 30 degrees cooler. Red Rock Canyon is only a 30 drive. There is also the stunning Valley of Fire which is 1 hour away from Las Vegas.
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