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In recent years, China's neighboring countries have been lifting bans on gambling. In fact, Chinese has become a driving force for the casinos in these neighboring countries and regions. Let have a look at the giant casino map around China.

No.1 Macau, China

Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s when the Portuguese government legalized the activity in the colony. Since then, Macau has become known worldwide as the "Monte Carlo of the Orient". Gambling tourism is Macau's biggest source of revenue, making up about 50% of the economy. Visitors are made up largely of Chinese nationals from the mainland and Hong Kong. An insider said: "In the VIP rooms of Macau casinos, mandarin is the most common language." It indicates somehow the Macau casinos are set for the Mainland China.

No. 2 North Korea Emperor Casino

Gambling is a way for North Korea to make money, of course, it's aiming at Chinese too. North Korea Emperor Casino is a casino near Pipha Island. It is owned by a Chinese-DPRK joint enterprise. It caters to Chinese and Russian customers in the Rason-Sonbong area. However, most of the gamblers come from China. To attract more gamblers, North Korea even prepares special taxis for Chinese people to head for casino directly.

No. 3 Paradise Casino Busan, South Korea

Paradise Casino is located in Haeundae, one of the top local tourist destinations in Korea, where a series of festivals takes place every year, Paradise Casino Busan in nestled in the main hall of Paradise Hotel Busan overlooking one of the most scenic spots in Korea's number one harbor city. Paradise Casino Busan offers a wide selection of slot machines and game tables where guests can enjoy baccarat, blackjack and roulette, and make their visit a truly memorable and fun experience.

South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism released a report on May 27^th and said last year, among South Korea's 16 casinos, Chinese guests account for 40.7% in the first place.

No. 4 Russian casinos

Gambling in Russia is legal in only four regional subject areas, among which, two regional subject areas locate in Chinese-Russian border. In many border cities of Russia, huge billboards can be seen everywhere with a Chinese smiling beside a roulette machine. These advertisements are used to attract Chinese gamblers.

No. 5 Myanmar: 90% casino staff are Chinese citizens

Myanmar shares a long border with China. Such geographic characteristic determines Burmese casinos locate along the border. Casinos currently operate in two places in Myanmar: Tachilek in the far east of the country, and the Andaman island of Thahtay Kyun off the southern coast. Myanmar's casinos either include a hotel or are part of a resort, meaning visitors can quickly and easily retire to their rooms after a hard night at the table or slot machine. 90% of Burmese casino staff are from China. And most of gambles are from Chinese economically developed areas.