Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Macau (), also spelled Macao (), is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong.
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The Galaxy Macau, a multibillion-dollar casino resort complex, opened Sunday as Macau aims to draw a broader mix of visitors than the high-rolling mainland Chinese who have helped the city become the world's most lucrative gambling market.
To the crackle of firecrackers and the beat of a traditional Chinese lion dance, officials christened the Galaxy Entertainment Group's newest casino as a line of customers waiting to enter snaked around the building.The casino, with 450 gambling tables and space for up to 1,500 slot machines, is the only one scheduled to open in the southern Chinese city this year.The $1.9 billion complex also boasts a 40,000-square foot (4,000-square meter) wave pool and an artificial beach built with 350 tons of white sand. Guests can stay at three hotels, including one run by Singapore's Banyan Tree and another by Japan's Okura, with a total of 2,200 rooms.Tropical and Japanese gardens, a Japanese tea pavilion, a Scottish-themed whiskey bar, 50 restaurants, a priva...SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dressed in jeans and blue suede loafers, the eldest son of North Korea's leader agreed to a quick interview outside a hotel elevator in Mac...
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