GAMING: Casino kings bet big to restore Macau's magic

With profits under pressure, gaming operators are striving to enhance their appeal by developing integrated resorts to turn Macau into a multi-faceted entertainment venue. But they require vast sums of money, which in a credit crisis is not easy to find. Banks and investors may find it a punt too far amid doubts that hardcore Chinese gamblers will savour the Vegas flavour. Naomi Rovnick reports.