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Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

Tourism spots in Asia, such as Thailand, are considering or building their first casinos, posing a challenge to Macau.

The Londoner Macao casino resort and the Venetian casino resort, both operated by Sands China Ltd, a unit of Las Vegas Sands Corp, along the Cotai strip in Macau, China, May 25, 2023. (Photo: Bloomberg)

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts Ltd have announced plans for billion-dollar resorts in Japan — which has legalised casinos —…

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