Macao did it. Singapore too. Now Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars
Thailand is working on a new game plan to boost foreigner arrivals and increase tourism spending: casinos.
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Thailand closer to take gamble on casinos, unveils draft rules
Draft rules to allow casinos with an initial license for 30 years were published for public feedback until August 18 by the Council of State, the government’s legal agency. The casinos will have the option of renewing the permit for another 10 years and be housed in large entertainment complexes along with hotels, convention centres and amusement parks, among others.
Japan's Round1 arcade operator doubles down on U.S. growth
OSAKA -- After establishing a successful chain of hybrid bowling alleys in the U.S., Japanese operator Round One looks to begin a new chapter by opening 100 claw machine arcades there.
Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, the White House said.
A look at heat records that have been broken around the world
This year has already seen many heat records broken as the world grows hotter with more and more greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere.