In blackjack, any hand in which a player is dealt an ace and a six – or cards that add up to six – is called “soft 17” … but it is often played incorrectly. In blackjack you can think of hands as being in two categories – hard...
Author - Andrew W Scott
Playing it safe
WGM speaks with Davis Fong, Associate Professor in International Integrated Resort Management and Director of Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming at the University of Macau’s Faculty of Business Administration, about responsible gaming...
Baccarat’s “roads” explained Part 2
Welcome to the conclusion of our exposé on the mysterious art of following baccarat trends. Part 1 was the cover feature of our February issue of WGM and reading Part 1 will give you a better understanding of Part 2. If you don’t have a copy of...
Baccaratʼs “roadsˮ explained
Baccarat is a serious passion for many millions of people in Asia and around the globe. Yet for many players, there remains one mysterious, confusing and hidden aspect – the art of following baccarat trends. Experienced baccarat players know...
The concept of expected value
WGM explains EV, a fundamental gaming concept understood by all expert players. EV has lots of names: expectation, long-run expectation, LRE, fair value or expected value. Most people tend to call it EV these days. EV isn’t a concept unique to...
Heart of the Galaxy
This article first appeared in the July 2017 issue of WGM. Andrew W Scott: First of all, as Chief Operating Officer of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) for almost two years now, you’ve had time to see the company grow and develop. What in your...
From the Editor’s Desk (#44)
There is a lot to feel good about in Macau right now. With Autumn bringing with it cooler and much more pleasant temperatures, it’s the perfect time to welcome the world with international events such as this November’s MGS Entertainment...
From the Editor’s Desk (#43)
If there is one thing we’ve learned over the past 10 years or so, it’s that Macau is a city always evolving. Never has that been more evident than right now. Even in the midst of Macau’s two-year downturn – albeit with an economy...
From the Editor’s Desk (#42)
There is never a dull moment when it comes to the Asian gaming industry, but May has traditionally been a particularly hectic month as the annual G2E Asia Conference and Exhibition comes to town. Each year, key representatives from all sectors of...
From the Editor’s Desk (#41)
It’s been a busier than usual start to the year in the WGM offices. With some exciting announcements ahead including the launch of a brand new product in the coming weeks, our time has been split between a plethora of meetings, the hiring of...
Alan Ho prostitution verdict raises questions over sanitization of Macau
The news that former Executive Director of Lisboa Hotel, Alan Ho, has been found guilty of exploitation of prostitution raises some interesting questions...
From the Editor’s Desk (#40)
Of all the prominent, powerful and personable people WGM has interviewed over the past seven years, few have lived as intriguing a life as Dr Rui Cunha. Born in India before studying law in Portugal, he spent time working in Mozambique, Timor and...
Dr Rui Cunha: Road scholar
There are few greater authorities on all things Macau than Dr Rui Cunha. Born in India before studying law in Portugal and working as a solicitor and magistrate all around the world, Dr Cunha...
Current issue: Mar/Apr 2016
In this issue: Dr Rui Cunha: Road scholar The mysteries of the Macanese culture The miracle of Leicester City Pushing small edges My top 5 … boutique gins Free and EZ and much more… Previous issues: Jan/Feb | Nov/Dec | Sep/Oct | Further...
Ho Chio Meng corruption arrest both good and bad for Macau
Reports that Macau's former top prosecutor, Ho Chio Meng, has been arrested by anti-graft agents for his role in a suspected multi-million dollar...
From the Editor’s Desk (#39)
After a particularly tough 12 months, 2016 promises to provide some much needed relief for Macau with gaming revenues expected to stabilize and four new integrated resorts set to open their doors. Among them is MGM Cotai, which will become the...
Grant Bowie: A time to shine
Less than 12 months out from the opening of MGM's second Macau property, MGM Cotai, WGM CEO Andrew W Scott sat down with Mr Grant Bowie – Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director...
From the Editor’s Desk (#38)
No segment of the Macau gaming industry has suffered more through the recent downturn than junkets. Once responsible for around 70 percent of all gaming revenue in Macau, the VIP business has been by far the hardest hit over the past 18 months with...
An audience with Levo Chan
One of Asia's most prominent junket operators with over 160 gaming tables across 11 VIP Rooms, Tak Chun Group is also one of the few to have so far ridden out the recent Macau downturn...
Asian Poker Tour Vietnam 2 cancelled by Ho Tram
It is with great sadness and disappointment that World Gaming Group (WGG) advises that Ho Tram Resort Casino has cancelled the Asian Poker Tour...
Galaxy Macau launches new poker room
It's been a long time coming, but Galaxy Macau has finally opened its doors to Macau's poker community with the launch of its new Pavilion Poker Room...
From the Editor’s Desk (#37)
The Macau SAR Government has made no secret of its desire to bolster the city’s non-gaming offerings in the coming years and when it comes to tourist attractions there is no bigger time of year in Macau than these autumn months. As has been the...
Reports of 170 kidnaps in Macau damaging to perceptions of the gambling mecca
The news that the number of people kidnapped in Macau has doubled in the first half of 2015 is of...
Back from the brink
Since his appointment as Aristocrat's new CEO in 2009, Jamie Odell has overseen a dramatic turnaround in the company's fortunes with the famous slot machine manufacturer once again...
Keeping Macau responsible
Even before Sands signalled the arrival of the new Macau in 2004, Dr Davis Fong was promoting the all-important message of responsible gambling. As Director of the Institute for the Study of...
Courage in poker … no guts, no glory
On Sunday afternoon I took a rare opportunity to step away from the WGM office and head down to PokerStars LIVE at City of Dreams to try my luck in the HK$10,000 2-day event at...
From the Editor’s Desk (#36)
The calendar has only just rolled into July and already 2015 has been an incredibly eventful year for WGM and our parent company World Gaming Group (WGG). The past two months alone has seen our media portfolio expand with the acquisition of highly...
From Macau to Las Vegas … A WSOP Diary #4
This is the fourth and final article in a series. To read the first article click here, second article click here or third article click here. Warning: sections of...
From Macau to Las Vegas … A WSOP Diary #3
This is the third article in a series. To read the first article click here or second article click here. Warning: sections of this article contain poker terminology...
From Macau to Las Vegas … A WSOP Diary #2
This is the second article in a series. To read the first article click here. Warning: sections of this article contain poker terminology. If it feels like...