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A two-part series looking at the state of the casinos business in Asia and the US
Las Vegas hopes run of bad luck is behind it
The opening of MGM Mirage’s $8.5bn CityCenter project – the largest development in Las Vegas’ history – signals industry optimism of a turnround from a steep decline
Troubled $8.5bn City Center nears opening
After four years of work and several fraught moments this year where it risked financial collapse, MGM Mirage’s $8.5bn City Center is weeks away from opening
Billionaire paid price to revive Sands’ fortunes
Las Vegas Sands, the casino resort group headed by Sheldon Adelson, looks to expand again after coming back from the brink
Macao table take outstrips Vegas
Lady Luck has returned to the casinos of Macao with operators, including Wynn Resorts, raking in $1.4bn in August, aided by restrictions on visits to the area being eased
Ho’s hold on Macao gaming is loosening
A health scare for the billionaire and the extension of concessions to five other casino operators has led to questions about the future of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau
Crown left tarnished by spending spree
Crown, the Australian-listed casinos group whose efforts in Las Vegas proved a “disaster”, is cautious about its developments in Macao, despite enjoying a bumper August
Singapore prepares to embrace high-rollers
Singapore has controversially approved two resorts featuring casinos as it looks to shed its nanny state image and capitalise on high-spending tourists attracted by grand prix racing
Taiwan islanders derail developer’s plans
Residents of the outlying Penghu islands voted down a proposal to allow casinos
Partial opening of complex taps regional boom
The initial launch of Resorts World casino is a big boost to Manila’s efforts to tap into Asia’s gambling and tourism boom, which is being fuelled by rising affluence in China
