Across Asia: Asia

Gambling revenue surges

Asia's booming gambling resorts in Macao and beyond could surpass the United States in casino gaming revenue by 2012, according to a survey released yesterday.

Macao's booming resorts, along with casinos being built in Singapore and mulled in other countries, could drive the growth. Of the 23 industry executives, analysts and academics polled, more than 80 percent said Asia's dominance was very likely or likely.