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The Documentary: Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient

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14/10/2015 GMT

Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient

BBC World Service - The Documentary, Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient

How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world

How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world.

In under a decade, Macau leapfrogged Las Vegas to become the world's most lucrative gambling centre.  But after a decade of unparalleled growth  Macau now faces both an economic downturn and a crackdown from mainland China, where gambling is banned. How will this impact on its residents? 
 
So what does the future hold for the next generation of aircraft hangar-size casinos opening this year? As other territories attempt to tap into the lucrative market of outbound Chinese tourists, Claire Bolderson explores what Macau must do to keep both its VIP and mass-market visitors satisfied.

(Photo: Gambling machines inside a casino in Macau. Credit: AFP)

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