by: Gene Koprowski.
Casino gambling revenue rose 22.3% in the third quarter
to a record high of $3.81 billion in Macau, the Chinese city's Gaming
Inspection and Coordination Bureau reports.
The potent revenue growth is expected to continue into the fourth quarter, experts said.
The Chinese government said earlier this month it had met the city's six casino operators and would review the size and growth of the industry. The number of gambling tables in Macau totaled 4,610 at the end of September, up from 4,390 at the end of June, according to figures from the gaming bureau.
The government may raise the entry-age limit for casinos to 21 from 18.
Beijing’s statists tightly control travel to Macau, the only place in China where casino gambling is permitted.
An easing of visa restrictions for residents of Macau's neighboring Guangdong province after a rough period for the city helped to boost third-quarter gambling revenue.
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