Bits from Asia -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club is doubling its individual membership fees. Anyone who wants to join the club will now be required to put up US$32,000. The change became effective in July; the HJKC says it has such a long waiting list that the higher price is unlikely to deter future members. .... The Hong Kong Jockey Club will meet with officials from the Macau Jockey Club in mid October to negotiate a deal on racing bets. MJC Chairman Stanley Ho, whose group is backing off from its proposal to take bets on HKJC races, said he is sure the two organizations can find a middle ground. "If the two jockey clubs are sincere to cooperate, a win-win proposal could be worked out," Ho said.
Legal Stuff -- Philippine president Gloria Arroyo told the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) in August that it needs to close its slots arcade and cancel plans for a new arcade. PAGCOR had planned to build
up to 20 new slots arcades in the country. Arroyo's spokesman said she decided against the slot expansion to ensure her people maintain moral behavior.
Say What -- "Things We Don't Understand" -- Title of a Sept. 6 United Press International article on Greece's ban on all electronic games,
including video games and Internet games, in public places.