Glitzy opening for Macau's biggest casino

The Venetian Macao, the world's largest casino-resort, opened the doors to its mega-facilities on Tuesday. It's a gaudy mix of baccarat, shops and Venetian canals designed to transform the Chinese territory from gambling haven to Asia's top entertainment draw. But some have warned that the 2.4-billion-dollar resort contributes to destabilizing Macau, vastly boosting the gaming industry while leaving other sectors of society out in the cold. (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
The Venetian Macao, the world's largest casino-resort, opened the doors to its mega-facilities on Tuesday. It's a gaudy mix of baccarat, shops and Venetian canals designed to transform the Chinese territory from gambling haven to Asia's top entertainment draw. But some have warned that the 2.4-billion-dollar resort contributes to destabilizing Macau, vastly boosting the gaming industry while leaving other sectors of society out in the cold. (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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92240518
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AFPTV
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29 August, 2007
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Macau, China
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