Son takes over as Lim steps down from Asia's largest casino group - 2004-01-01
Lim Goh Tong, 86, the founder of Genting, has left his position as chairman of the company, Asia's biggest casino group. He will be succeeded by his son, Lim Kok Thay, who took over from him as chief executive last year.

The move marks the end of the elder Lim's 35-year career at the company that he built into a group with a market value of 11.9 billion ringgit, or $3.13 billion. Malaysia's 11th-biggest company also has interests in plantations, power, oil and gas, and owns the world's fourth-largest cruise line operator. The company will build the world's largest hotel by the end of 2005.
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Group Calls For Gaming At Horse Race Tracks - 2004-01-01
The Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association claims race tracks will close if the state Legislature does not permit casino-style games at the tracks. Last year, a limited gaming bill failed in the house. Now, the association is trying to get enough votes to pass the bill next year.

Association board member David Brookins states he's not confident a new bill would pass. However, he says casino-style games might be the only way to increase race track purses. Association President Joe Alexander says gaming has revitalized race tracks in Louisiana and Iowa.
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