The Venetian Macao

LV Sands lays off 500 in Macau

News brief: The Venetian Macau cut 500 employees, including 100 managers, in another sign of the hard economic times hitting the Chinese gambling enclave.

Casinos with the most restaurants show international flavor

Gambling on an empty stomach isn't fun. Who needs hunger headaches when you're trying to decide whether to split aces? Plus, many casinos offer restaurants with high-end chefs and great food. So if you're looking for plenty of restaurant options on your next trip, check out these places.

Zaia opens at Venetian Macao-Resort

Zaia, the very first permanent Cirque du Soleil production to open in Asia, celebrated its world premiere on August 28, 2008 at the Venetian Macao- Resort-Hotel to coincide with the 1st anniversary of its host resort-hotel.

• 3 Card Poker
• Baccarat
• Blackjack
• Caribbean Stud Poker
• Chinese Sic Bo (Big-Small)
• Roulette

• 3-Monkeys - American, Asian, Mexican
• Bambu - Asian
• Bar Florian - Bar
• Blue Frog Bar & Grill - Restaurant
• Boca Tapas and Wine - Restaurant
• Café Deco - International
• Canton - Cantonese, Chinese
• Cecconi's Italian - Italian
• Festivita Food Court - Food Court
• Fogo Samba - Barbecue, Western
• Grande Edo Japanese - Japanese
• Illy Café - Café
• Imperial House - Dim Sum
• Itamae Sushi - Sushi
• Lei Garden - Cantonese
• Madeira Portuguese Restaurant - Portuguese
• McSorley's Ale House - Hamburgers
• Morton's of Chicago - Steakhouse
• Old Neptune Restaurant - Seafood
• Paiza Club - Restaurant
• Red Dragon - Asian
• Roka - Japanese
• Starbucks - Coffee House
• World Wide Wings - Bar

• Venetian Macao Hotel (Casino located within the Hotel)
  Contains 3000 Suites.