Chinese Officials Gamble, and Their Luck Runs Out

Communist officials have pillaged state funds to try their luck at casinos in Macao, government prosecutors say.

Even in Macao, a Gambling Mecca, Signs of a Slowdown

As China’s growth cools, Macao’s gambling revenues are no longer growing as fast as they once were, and competition between the growing number of casinos is fierce.

In a Wave of Gambling Profits, an Undertow for Some

Despite years of spectacular economic growth in Macao, locals say the area is little changed and has been left on the margins of the casino boom.