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1. MACAU'S BIG GAMBLE.

Author

Fallows, James

Subjects
*GAMBLING, *HISTORY, *SOCIAL history, HANDOVER of Macau to China, 1999, PORTUGUESE colonies
Abstract

The article discusses the city of Macau in China. The author focuses on the fact that it is the only area in China where gambling is legal. The author provides a history of the city dating back to Portuguese colonial rule to the city's being turned back over to China in 1999. The author also makes comparisons to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Published
2007

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