The gaming wins of Las Vegas for the month of February was at $1.055 billion. The gaming wins were helped by the good showing of Baccarat and the Chinese New Year Celebrations.

Hong Kong police officers arrested 22 people suspected of being involved in illegal Baccarat gaming. It is usually prohibited to gamble in Hong Kong with a few exceptions.

Bally's Casino in Atlantic City has built their new Baccarat Palace especially for their Asian Customers. It features games like Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Tiles and Pai Gow Poker.