MGM Mirage in talks for casinos in Taiwan

MGM Mirage, the world’s second-largest casino operator, said on Thursday it is in talks with three investor groups to develop a casino in Taiwan, as it looks to expand in the fast-growing Asia market.

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Thu, June 4th, 2009

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