A Gamble on the Water

Joanne Poesch, 11/11/08
When I first read about Hong Kong's floating casino in Eyewitness Travel Guides and saw the image of this beautiful temple-like structure I had to do a double take and re-read the caption. It seemed incongruous that a casino was located inside such a beautiful building. Add to it that the gamling takes place while floating on the water and I was sure there'd been a mix-up!
hong-kong-floating-casinoAn old converted ferry lit up like a Christmas tree. Crowded, ill-ventilated, smoky – everything a casino should be.

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  1. Clarence Seigler,Cha
    Posted July 21, 2009 at 8:50 pm | Permalink

    Yes..We May Have To travel To Various Countries To Help less Fortunate Needy-Sickly-Children 1st..Then Play Poker Etc..& Donate To Poor..Too..Yes,Yes…

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