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Stanley Ho Recovering After Surgery
Macau gambling magnate, Stanley Ho, is recovering after undergoing surgery for an unspecified condition.
News of the 87-year old's hospitalization emerged early Tuesday in Asia.
Casino Mogul Stanley Ho Hospitalized
(Associated Press) - Casino mogul Stanley Ho, the father of Macau's fabled gambling industry, has been hospitalized in Hong Kong, local newspapers reported Tuesday.
The reports said the 87-year-old billionaire had been admitted to Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, but it was not immediately known what he was being treated for. Pictures from Hong Kong's Apple ( AAPL - news - people ) Daily newspaper showed a stream of Ho's family members, including daughter Pansy and son Lawrence, visiting the hospital Monday. None of them commented on Ho's health.
MGM Refocuses on Macau
(Bloomberg) -- MGM Mirage, with the smallest casino market share in Macau, said it's overhauling operations and marketing at its venture in the city to boost the company's revenue
Gambling Ban Will Hurt Emerging Russian Poker Scene
In recent years, Russians have made an impact on the world of poker. In particular there is Ivan Demidov, who made the final table of both the World Series of Poker and its European cousin the sa
Macau Gets New Leader for Gambling City
MACAU -- (Associated Press) - With no competition, Macau's new leader was appointed Sunday while the world's gambling capital and Chinese enclave struggles with an industry slump brought on by th
PokerStars Macau Summer Poker Festival
PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site with over 25 million registered players, today announced the schedule of the ‘PokerStars.net APPT Macau Summer Festival of Poker.' This event m
Internet Gambling Makes Push in Asia Pacific Region
The past month has seen a surge of both established and not so established Internet Gambling and other gaming companies make a push into the Asia Pacific region. Greg Tingle, Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and Australian correspondent, takes a look at the Internet gambling sector in that region. He also looks at the online poker component. Tingle is also the proprietor of Media Man out of Australia.
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Russian gambling halls shut down in most cities
By MIKE ECKEL - 3 hours ago
Casinos Shut Down in Russia
The Kremlin has ordered all casinos shut down. The resulting impact: Some hundreds of thousands of people out of work.
Russia has offered four locations throughout the country in which the casinos can move to, none of which are equipped to handle the businesses just yet. All are approximately 4000 miles away from Moscow in luxury locales such as the North Korean border or Siberia.
Harrah’s Bets on Japan, Taiwan Expansion
MACAU, June 2 (Reuters) - Harrah's Entertainment Inc, the world's largest casino operator, is eyeing expansion opportunities in Taiwan and Japan, as it bets on the fast-growing and affluent Asia ma
City of Dreams Latest Bet on Gambling Haven Macau
MACAU (Associated Press) - The City of Dreams, a massive casino resort in Macau, was unveiled Monday in the latest multibillion-dollar bet that this once seedy Chinese gambling enclave will become
MGM Told to Cut Ties With Macau and Pansy Ho
New Jersey regulators have told MGM they need to abandon a joint venture with Macau and Pansy Ho, accusing the later of being part of an organized crime family.
The Bellagio, MGM Grand to be Developed in Dubai
The Middle Eastern nation of Dubai will get its own Bellagio and MGM Grand Hotels, two iconic staples of Las Vegas.
Macau Kingpin Urges People to United Against Foreign Casino Capital
Macau billionaire and casino mogul, Stanley Ho, has urged people to "unite against foreign capital." It's unclear what motivated the comments, according to the Las Vegas Sun. But they c
James Packer Macau Casinos Mentioned in Bribe Case
Two casinos owned by Australian mogul, James Packer, were mentioned in court documents related to bribery allegations against a former Macau government official,
Online Gambling Magnate Arrested in Bangkok
Indian online gambling tycoon, Karan Singh Thakral, has been arrested in Bangkok Thailand. The man was taken into custody on Wednesday, authorities announced.
Pol Maj-Gen Pongpat said Mr Thakral, 39, was part of the online gambling network focusing mostly on football betting. The operation is estimated to have took in a turnover of 3.2 billion of baht, equivalent to around US$2.5 billion.
Pol Maj-Gen Pongpat said Mr Thakral had pleaded not guilty to the charge but police had enough evidence from previous arrests to prosecute him.
Where to Bet on the Super Bowl Outside the U.S.?
Hey it's not just the millions of people living in the United States who will be betting on Sunday's Super Bowl. There are countless numbers of individuals living abroad who will do the same, and
No Luck With Gambling Stocks
It's the Las Vegas gambling stocks that are the real losers these days, not the actual gamblers.
Vietnamese-American Walks Free After Online Gambling Conviction
Having spent 6 months in a Vietnam prison, a Vietnamese-American was allowed to walk free this week.
Macau Developer Upbeat About Future
(Reuters) - Macau gaming developer Melco Crown Entertainment said on Tuesday it expects the Asian gambling centre to rebound from a sharp contraction, while eyeing expansion opportunities in Taiwan
Taiwan to Allow Casinos on its Outer Islands
Asia has a new casino Mecca. Taiwan this weekend paved the way for casino gambling after repealing a gambling ban over 15 years ago.
Las Vegas Sands Corp a Strong Buy
The economy is struggling and Las Vegas we learn is not immune, nor is the Las Vegas Sands Corp, one of the world's largest casino ventures. But with its recent capital infusion and prospects for
Macau Gambling Boom Slows: Revenues Do Not
Thousands of jobs are being lost across the globe daily as the economy continues its downward spiral. What was once believed to be a "recession-proof" industry is no more. Macau, cons
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