THE MONEY SPINNER-HISTORY OF MONTE CARLO CASINO-HB
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VINTAGE BOOK
THE GREEN SPINNER-HISTORY OF MONTE CARLO CASINO-HB
By
XAN FIELDING
RESOURCES BACK
EX-LIBRARY
USUAL LIBRARY STICKERS AND STAMPS
9X6
205 PAGES
YEAR 1989
ORIGINAL PRICE £5.25 TO 1977)
UNCLIPPED
PROTECTED TO A PLASTIC COVER
ILLUSTRATED WITH ARCHIVE B&W PHOTOS
FIRST EDITION
Monte Carlo’s heyday concided with the Edwardian Era. Gambling had become a fashionable pastime even in ladies of the highest society, and amongst those who thronged the tables were savvy be seen crowned heads of Europe, American millionaires and Persian princes. Stories of fabulous wins and lossis began drift circulate and, of course, myths arose, such as “The Buyers Who Broke the Money at Monte Carlo.”
BLANK FRONT PIECE TORN OUT
SLIGHT DAMAGE SECOND FRONTPIECE
COVER EXCELLENT
PAGES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, BRIGHT AND CLEAN AND TIGHTLY BOUND
PACKED WITH USEFUL INFORMATION!
Macau (Part 2)
Macau (Part 2 of 3) A visit to the Macau Tower, and a look at the world's highest bungy jump. Afterwards a stroll through the casino area. Macau Tower Detail: The Macau tower measures 338 m (1,109 ft) in height from ground level to the highest point. An observation deck with panoramic views, restaurants, theaters, shopping malls and the Skywalk X, a thrilling walking tour around the outer rim. It offers the best view of Macau and in recent years has been used for a variety of adventurous activities. At 233 meters, the Macau Tower's tethered "skyjump" and Bungy jump by world renowned AJ Hackett from the tower's outer rim, is the highest in the world. The tower was created by the architecture firm of Craig Craig Moller. Casino Detail: The so-called "Monte Carlo of the Orient", Macau's economy relies heavily on gambling. Nowadays, the gambling industry (28 casinos)generates over 40% of the GDP of Macau. After the handover of the Macau from Portugal to China, the SAR released gambling licenses to other companies in order to eliminate the monopoly played by the Stanley Ho owned STDM. In 2002, the government signed concession contracts with two Macau gaming companies, Wynn Resort Ltd. and Galaxy Casino. This opened the gambling market for competition and increased government tax revenue significantly. It also attracted more tourists to Macau. At this moment, according to official statistics, gambling taxes form 70% of Macau's government income. With 3400 slot machines and 800 gaming tables (550,000 square feet of casino space), the Venetian Macau Casino is the largest casino in the world.
Bryan vs. Vinny: Contract Signing
The legendary Buddy Wayne presides over the signing of "The Battel of the Empire~!: Bryan vs. Vinny" contract signing.
Taylor Branch
Taylor Branch, civil rights activist and historian, describes how casino gambling violates the American social contract. State-sponsored casino gambling invests in undermining citizen's trust in their government -- and he calls it the worst form of corruption.
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