This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine.
The who’s who of Macau’s VIP social and entertainment scenes…
We usually feature the world’s most famous singers and actors on these pages but it seems the big brass of gaming in Macau have been hitting the red carpet of late. Galaxy Entertainment Group was recently awarded the prestigious Casino Operator of the Year Australia/Asia award with Chairman Dr Lui Che-woo receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award at the International Gaming Awards. Galaxy Entertainment Group is currently halfway through construction of Galaxy Macau Phase 2 and will soon commence Phases 3 and 4. Dr Ambrose So, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SJM, also announced that construction has now begun on Lisboa Palace in Cotai as Macau continues to grow.
Meanwhile, Sands China has attracted its fair share of international celebrities to welcome in the New Year. Acclaimed actor Chow Yun-Fat attended a red carpet event and premiere for the film “From Vegas to Macau” where fans had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the God of Gamblers, while sports fans were delighted to hear that the latest UFC Fight Night Macau & The Ultimate Fighter China Finale would be held at CotaiArena in early March. No wonder Sands China President and Chief Executive Officer Mr Edward Tracy was named Person of the Year by Macau Daily Times!
GOD OF GAMBLERS
Left to right: Producer Andrew Lau, stars Chow Yun-Fat and Nicholas Tse and director Wong Jing participate in a hand printing ceremony at The Venetian Macao for the premiere of "From Vegas to Macau".
Chow Yun-Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan attend the red carpet event for the premiere of "From Vegas to Macau".
The Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Dr Lui Che-woo, received The Outstanding Contribution Award at The International Gaming Awards.
UFC
Left to right: UFC fighter Kim Dong Hyun; President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands Mr George Tanasijevich; UFC Asia Managing Director Mark Fischer; President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd Mr Edward Tracy; trainer Cung Le and fighter John Hathaway at thelaunch of UFC Macau in Singapore.
LISBOA PALACE
The architectural model for Lisboa Palace was unveiled in February.
A Ground Breaking and Tree Planting Ceremony was held as construction began on Lisboa Palace on 13 February.
CONCERTS
Left to right: Celebrity mentors Na Ying and Yang Kun performed at The Voice of China Spring Festival Concert at The Venetian Macao.
‘The Voice of China’ contestant Wu Mochou was another to dazzle the crowd at The Voice of China Spring Festival Concert 2014.
Macau-born SiuFay performs for fans at his CHIVAS presents SiuFay Concert.
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