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Edmund Ho, Macau's head senior manager, had recently wrote a letter to Dennis Neilander, the president of The Gaming Control Board, requesting that his entourage sit down with Nevada's "watchdogs" to talk about assisting Macau with a new casino set of rules system. Mr. Neilander believes that Macau casinos are indeed in need of a new regulatory system ,saying, "I believe the government of Macau is serious about instituting sweeping changes." In the interim, Sheldon Adelson of The Venetian and Steve Wynn of The Desert Inn, two well-known casino proprietors and producers were called upon by the Macau government to construct and run resort type casino venues in the Chinese commune. This week an assembly of Wall Street investment financiers along with Mr. Wynn, had visited Wynn's intended Macau casino location and talked with administrative officers. While the Macau visit took place, Macau sent sixteen of its representatives to Las Vegas. Macau's administrative English site wrote about the recent plans, saying, "Apart from observing the gambling industry and facilities in Las Vegas, the delegates will also meet with the representatives from tourism, civil affairs, health sector, universities and customs in Las Vegas to exchange opinions and to understand the management and operation of the above fields."
The former head of The National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (NCALG) in Washington D.C., and now a party member, David Robertson explained some steps that were being taken to do away with the legalization of gambling .He said that one Methodist member and one Baptist member, who are among two of the main people who "run the show", have facilitated in putting together an all faith Southern movement, in order to influence voters in the state of Tennessee to snub an upcoming ballot regarding a state lottery issue. However, Mr. Robertson acknowledges the fact that at times pious prompted religious campaigns that are anti-gambling are likely to be given the boot. A number of years ago when the state lottery of Idaho was implemented, Mr. Robertson noted that when the public learned of the only Adversary being The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their vote changed. Nevertheless, Tennessee, Hawaii and Utah at present are the only states without state lotteries.
Construction as planned will begin sometime in October and is expected to be finished by early 2004. The Oasis Hotel and Tower, in Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, where construction is to take place, will go through a complete overhaul turning it into an amusement mall, a night club and restaurant, as well as a Vegas-looking casino. In July, The Atlantis Casino was also given the green light to build a $7million site. However, Cornshire, one of the constructors opposed to Atlantis's approved project, noted that in 1994 a comparable plan was introduced but was turned down since the plans included new arcades. In any case, the area is already home to two casinos, The Shadingfield Lodge in Marine Parade and King's Casino in Theatre Plain. Rodney Scott a savvy hotel entrepreneur, who coordinated and was behind the entire Atlantis project along with Colin Abbot an amusement park businessman , said, "The Atlantis Hotel and Casino will be the Golden Miles landmark building, providing a dazzling focal point for the UKs third biggest seaside resort." At this point in time, associates of Great Yarmouth Borough Council's expansion group, feel that the new project will do worlds of wonder for The Golden Mile.
Late last week Eliot Spitzer, New York's Attorney General, revealed an arrangement made with PayPal, a primary online payment plan service, stating that it will soon discontinue its service to New Yorkers who use its service for online gambling purposes. As the arrangement stands, by September 1st Paypal will stop processing transactions made by New Yorkers for gambling purposes, leaving New Yorkers in a shopping mode after alternative online payment services, who will accept gambling transactions. The agreement also states that PayPal will allot New York with $200,000 in order to make up for investigative inquiry expenses and fines, as well as taking care of gambling earnings. Mr. Spitzer laid out the present situation saying, "This case shows that we intend to stop any company who facilitates illegal gambling transactions." As previously publicized, eBay, a leading online auctioneer will buy PayPal towards the end of the year, and will eventually discontinue all it's dealing out's regarding online gambling transactions once the final incorporation is put in place.
However, those opposed to gambling have started to put the wheels in motion and have already appointed a lawyer who is investigating the matter under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in order to get a hold of certifications regarding the present laws at the new casinos. At this time the appointed attorney, Cornelius D. Murray, represents a number of reverends and groups who are already in a lawsuit intended to stop more video lottery terminals at the Saratoga Equine Sports Center, the states involvement in multi-state lotteries and the growth of any more Indian casinos. Mr. Murray noted that the new signed deal does not hold any requirements assuring the privileges of the labor workers at the casinos. In the interim, the attorney is in pursuit of finding any records that contain information about the current laws at the casinos and the sum of "liability insurance" the casinos need to have. Mr. Murray questions the investigative process, saying, "I'm not sure the documents exist, But a compact can't be enforced without them." As the issue heats up, the governor has not as of yet made any remarks regarding the situation.
On Saturday a native resident explained the situation, saying, "Vendors are no longer shy about openly offering gambling coupons to residents, despite many Islamic boarding schools here. They have even managed to persuade many staff members at the administration to take bets." Local residents in the Tangerang communities of Sodong, Kutruk, Ciatuy and Tigaraksa, have been beleaguered by many gambling ticket peddlers situated in their towns. It was noted by another local that for quite some time people have been worried about the many gambling ticketers who have been residing in their communities, believing that many people and students have become addicted to gambling because of their presence. Even though, many Muslim preachers and local representatives have tried many times to caution residents not to deal with these ticketers, at present business is still going on. Mr. Suhardi believes that these gambling ticketers no exactly how to wheel the people in and influence them into buying from them. He said, "Residents hope the police will soon crack down on people selling gambling coupons."
A Las Vegas Venetian Hotel and casino affiliate has advanced on a new Online gaming project and is also looking into prospects the Indian gambling scene may offer. An application for an online gambling permit in Alderney, situated in the British Channel Islands has already been submitted by The Venetian Casino Resort Athens LLC. Last week the company revealed notable data in a Securities and Trade Commission report that mentioned the Venetian Casinos had joined in on a business endeavor accord back in January. The report said, "We have applied for an Internet gaming license in Alderney, but have not yet established any operations." However, if the Venetian Casino is incapable of acquiring the necessary authoritarian Sanctions in Nevada, Alderney and other areas, in that case the pact would likely be defunct. No other information was disclosed regarding the Indian gaming prospects by the corporation. At present, Sheldon Adelson, an entrepreneur who runs the Venetian, follows suit as they tag along with the MGM Mirage and Station Casinos of Las Vegas in an attempt to investigate Online gaming possibilities abroad.
The Bush Administration has made its decision on internet gambling. It finds internet casino gambling illegal according to a standing federal law. Dennis Neilander, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, received the government's position from Assistant Attorney General, Michael Chertoff. The Wire Act of 196l is the law being focused on. Initially this act applied to illegal sports gambling. The Clinton administration's position also held firm on this issue. Therefore the hopes of Nevada to become the first state to conduct legal online gambling has been quelled.Since the act specifically refers to illegal sports gaming, the present decision is being challenged. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is going to reassess the "old" Wire Act, suggesting a chance for reversal.
Four of the largest gambling corporations will operate out of Atlantic City. Park Place Entertainment Corp. named Wallace Barr, a veteran of Atlantic City for 23 years, as its chief operating officer. Mark Brown was named chief operating officer for Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts. Jack Gallaway was named chief operating officer of Isle of Capri Casino, formerly the president of Tropicana Casino & Resort. These corporate officers have put in together a total of 66 years of Atlantic City experience compared to 5 years in Vegas. Because of the competitiveness of Atlantic City, these executives are being pushed into thinking sharper and making quicker moves.
Nevada is home to many Japanese companies. Infact, approximately one-third of all foreign companies in Nevada are Japanese. The reason being is that Nevada offers many attractive benefits that lure Japanese companies to this state. The Asian population has grown and Nevada hopes to encourage more Japanese companies to settle here. According to Al Di Stefano, director for the Commission on Economic Development, an investment guide has been put together to help in this recruitment effort. He said that Nevada would join with Kaji & Associates to help promote this idea. Tom Nugent of JCM American Corp., a Japanese concern linked in Nevada, believes that a growing Japanese presence in this state will bring the Japanese community closer together.
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