Macau marks decade since handover – 21 Dec 09

The Chinese territory of Macau is marking 10 years since the handover from colonial Portuguese rule.

In the past decade Macau has invested heavily in building up its gambilng industry, becoming the world’s biggset gaming centre – outstripping even Las Vegas.

But as Al Jazeera’s Melissa Chan reports, many residents feel it needs to diversity its economy.

101 East – Asian Gambling – 10 Jan 08 – Part 2

As new casinos open, is the gaming boom causing major gambling addiction to take hold?

101 East – Asian Gambling – 10 Jan 08 – Part 1

As new casinos open, is the gaming boom causing maojr gambling addiction to take hold?