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What is happening in the business world?

Learn how the casino business is doing; what new enterprises are planned and what has failed; who are the big players in the gambling world today; how are the online gambling companies doing and what does the stock market thinks of them – the present and future of the gambling world can be found here.

High Hopes For Golf Open Betting Activity

Donald (behind) is out, Garcia is favourite

It is hoped that this weekend's Open Championship will break records for golf betting following the absence of world number one Tiger Woods.

Macau Dubbed Premier Gambling Venue

The Chinese administrative region of Macau has been called the premier gambling destination in the world following new research from accountancy firm Ernst & Young.

November's Final Will Promote Poker To Wide Audience

Jamie Gold - 2006 WSOP main event winner

Holding the World Series of Poker main event final table in November, as opposed to July, will promote the card game to a mainstream audience, according to PokerPlayer magazine editor-in-chief Dave Woods.

Casino Company Has Excelled, Says Magazine

MGM Mirage, the US casino operator, has been acknowledged as one of the best companies at fostering a diverse working environment in a recent list produced by Black Enterprise magazine.

Casino Group Dubbed A Top Place To Work

Computerworld magazine has named casino group MGM Mirage in its list of the top 100 best places to work in IT.

Casino Group Focuses On Green Issues

Harrah's Entertainment, which has casinos and hotels in the gambling destinations of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, is offering guests the chance to offset their carbon footprints.

Casino Group Acknowledged In Graduate List

Casino group Harrah's Entertainment has been included in a list of the top 20 companies for diverse graduates, the second time in a week the organisation has been recognised for its employment practices.

GTech Corporation Announces New Chairman

Gambling technology and services firm GTech Corporation will have a new chairman as of January 1st 2009, it has been announced.

MGM Appoints New Man In Macau

MGM Grand has appointed a new president for its Grand Paradise property in Macau, whose aim is to help the casino company grow its presence in the Asian region.