2008 October 19 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) — Macau’s casino revenue fell for a second straight quarter, as China’s government tightened visa restrictions for its citizens traveling to the city.

The Australian Hotels Association says lessons on gambling should be taught in schools.

HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Macau’s casino gambling revenue rose 28% in the third quarter to MOP25.99 billion (US$3.25 billion) from MOP20.34 billion in the year- earlier period, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said over the weekend.

One million children are addicted to gambling and New Labour’s lenient gaming laws are largely to blame, experts warn.

Every morning at 9 a.m. in front of the Cathay Bank at the Asian shopping center on 65th Street, fortune hunters line up for the free shuttle bus to Thunder Valley Casino.

SYDNEY - Australia’s rugby league champions and three Australian Rules football clubs are without sponsors for next season as the worldwide economic downturn affects the country’s top sports leagues.

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