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Macau, Vegas of the East
Asia Mediterranean styleAs early as 1850, Macau was known as "Monte Carlo of the Orient" or "Vegas of the East".
As the only destination in China to legalize gambling, Macau gains its revenue through gambling dollars made mostly of visitors from China and Hong Kong.
While the majority population is Chinese, the Macanese culture is heavily influenced by the Portuguese, who once occupied the island.
The Lisboa Casino and Hotel is the landmark of Macau's gambling heart. It's the ...