In 2006 it was reported that this former Portuguese colony had passed Las Vegas in gambling receipts
... when a 
newscast reported the six numbers on the winning entry: 02, 04, 23, 38, ..... 
responded in 2006 by passing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, 
..... Macau, the former Portuguese colony that China has overseen since... [DOC] [TLE] VIP-room Contractual System - University of Nevada, Reno [PAR] Jan 25, 2007 ... mass market and VIP sectors at the same tax rate (39% as of 2006.)