Last time they tried to take over our ports. This time they target our casinos. In addition, "Dubai World this month signed an agreement for control of the Barneys New York department store. A division of Dubai World spent $100 million this year to buy the QE2, the majestic ocean liner that has carried millions of people across the Atlantic during its 40-year history."
Oh, and by the way, this is a sovereign wealth fund.
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Dubai Seeks to Monopolize Gambling
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I don't see anything wrong with online gambling as long as their are safeguards in place to protect problem gamblers. When you play online, you can play at your own pace, with no noise, no smoking, and lower stakes.
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