Wednesday, September 12, 2007

BEIJING Police in northeastern China say they have broken up a large, illegal, online gambling ring, state media reported Monday. Thirty-two people have been charged with involvement in the operation involving a total of 5.8 billion yuan ($773 million).Chinese police break up online gambling ring (Japan Today)

South Africa's parliament yesterday passed the National Gambling Amendment Bill which aims to regulate online gaming, including poker.South Africa Moves Toward Legalizing Online Poker

Even though the Islamic-steeped government of Dubai rejects gambling, there are striking similarities between Las Vegas - specifically the Strip - and Dubai, one of seven emirates making up the United Arab .Dubai takes a lesson from Vegas on how to become a resort destination