A dressed-up receptionist stands in front of the casino section of Melco International's 1.1-billion USD "Morpheus" resort's "City of Dreams" in Macau on June 15, 2018. The flamboyant new casino designed by Zaha Hadid opened its doors in Macau on June 15, featuring futuristic curves and skeletal steel structures typical of the acclaimed late architect. - AFP
HONG KONG: They’re not quite casinos, but they’re pretty close – and they could be coming to China sooner than some expected.
On the tropical island of Hainan, at least five Chinese-owned resorts are laying the groundwork for so-called entertainment bars, where players put down real money on games but receive their winnings in the form of points that can be redeemed in local shops, restaurants and hotels, according to people with direct knowledge of the plans.
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