Assignment for April 29, 2008 - Games from other cultures 2

Read the Wikipedia article on gambling in Macau: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_Macau


Read all sections above the table entitled "List of Casinos in Macau" and read the very last section at the bottom of the page entitled "Gambling and society."



*Answer the question: Describe the role and history of gambling in Macau in four sentences.


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Gambling has been legal there since the 1850s. The games have came to be part of the every day life. They use gambling in every day life.Many people go there to gamble.

Triad involvement in Macau casinos makes a serious social impact on the local area. It attracts the attention of Chinese gangsters, whose deadly battles over the fortunes to be made from racketeering and extortion in the territory are a continuing problem. As different triad societies compete for controlled territory in the casinos and on the streets, disputes between societies occur from time to time. These are often settled in violent ways.

Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850's. It has become a significant part of the city's economy. Until western style casino games were introduced in the 20th century, only Chinese games were played. Now with all the casinos built in their territory Macau is known as the Asian Las Vegas.

This is boring

gambleing has been legal since the 1847 when the government made it legal. gambling has also been known worldwide. housig was requirered to pay gambling rent to the government.


brittany dowling

Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s when the Portuguese government legalized the activity in the colony.In an attempt to generate revenues for the government, gambling in Macau was legalized in 1847. In the late 19th century, the government introduced a licensing system for the fantan houses .

I think that it is cool that Macau had gambling since 1850. I also think taht it is cool because it changed their economy. It is also called Asian Las Vagas.

Gambling has been legal there since the 1850s. The games have came to be part of the every day life. and i don't think gambling is all that good since u loose alot!!!! of money








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Describe the role and history of gambling in Macau in four sentences.
It has been legal since the 1850s.
Few local people visit casinos.
Macau does not liscense online gaming operations.
They like to gamble.

Brenna McKinley

Gambling has been legal there since the 1850s. they attempt to generate revenues for the government, gambling in Macau was legalized in 1847.the late 19th century, the government introduced a licensing system for the fantan houses .javascript:emoticonp('')javascript:emoticonp('')javascript:emoticonp('')

Gambling was legal and it was part of the economy. There was a monoploly until 2001. Now there are alot of casinos and they attract millions of gamblers from Hong Kong. Many of the casinos are open 24 hours.
Mrs. Waters