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China wants to transform Macao, known as the “Las Vegas of the East,” into a real Vegas that relies more on entertainment and tourism and less on gambling for its revenues.
The former Portuguese colony returned to Chinese sovereignty 25 years ago and is still the only place in China where gambling is legal.
Inside a casino at one of Macao’s big gambling resorts, the Venetian, the gaming tables are full with customers.