That’s pretty much stating the obvious. Asians and gambling go hand-in-hand like ham and cheese, or Sonny and Cher, and M and M. It seems like we’re hardwired to want to gamble. Anyone who has visited Atlantic City or Las Vegas will have noticed the hoards of Asian gamblers trying to make a killing at the Pai Kow, Big/Small, and Baccarat tables. Let’s also not forget the Japanese obsession Pachinko. Now travelblog Gadling reports that Asia is about to turn into a gambling hotspot. Noticing how much money is being made in Macau, Japan is getting in on the act as they’re now considering Vegas style gambling. Even uptight Singapore is constructing a gambling joint on Sentosa Island.

Podcasts to be banned during Singapore election.

Somewhere on the way to becoming the modern technology juggernaut of Southeast Asia, Singapore decided that podcasts will undermine their election this year. Looks like the podcast has replaced the once subversive chewing gum. Good to know that you can still use profanity.