Gambling News by House of Odds

The world's top casino operators are jockeying for a stake in a vast but untapped market as Japan moves closer to an overhaul of its strict gambling laws to lure rich Asian tourists and boost its economy.Casino giants line up as Japan prepares to roll the dice (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Genting has been cleared by Singapore for a casino licence after the Malaysian gaming and property group restructured its ties with Stanley Ho, the controversial Macao gambling tycoon.Genting cleared for Singapore casino (Financial Times)

The Singapore government on April 16 gave gambling firm Genting International Plc the go-ahead to build a casino, following extended probity checks after the group announced links with Macau tycoon Stanley Ho.16-04-2007: Singapore says gives Genting International casino all clear (The Edge Daily)

The roulette tables at the Grand Lisboa hotel and casino in Macau, 11 February 2007. Singapore has briefed the head of the southern Chinese gambling enclave Macau about the city-state's plans for two gaming resorts, the trade minister said Monday.Singapore briefs Macau chief on casino plans (TODAYonline)

Genting, the Malaysian gaming group, yesterday said its Star Cruise affiliate would withdraw from the group's planned casino in Singapore in an effort to appease regulators worried about the cruise ship operator's link with Stanley Ho, the Macao gambling tycoon.Genting to cut Star link with Singapore casino (Financial Times)