Dr Brian To has warned Macau gaming and hospitality businesses must seriously strategize and innovate to drive growth, or suffer the consequences...
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WGM’s Best Bets: Friday 1 July 2016
The stars appear to finally be aligning for Belgium, whose enormous potential is yet to be matched by silverware. After a 2-0 loss to Italy in their Euro 2016 opener, the Belgians have won...
Chinese fans placing bets on Taylor Swift’s love life
Taylor Swift may be hugely popular in China, but it seems her love life has taken on particular importance with fans now betting on how long the singer's...
NBA to welcome first Chinese team owner
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil the NBA's first Chinese owner, with current owner Glen Taylor to sell a five percent share in the team...
WGM’s Best Bets: Thursday 30 June 2016
Portugal will be hoping their star talisman Cristiano Ronaldo produces some magic when they line up against Poland in tonight's Euro 2016 quarter-final...
WGM’s Best Bets: Wednesday 29 June 2016
Milos Raonic continues his quest for a maiden grand slam title tonight when he faces Italian Andreas Seppi in the second round at Wimbledon. We can't...
Broadway Summer Street Festival set to wow Macau
Broadway Macau will host its Broadway Summer Street Festival from 1 July to 31 August. Inspired by the Macau night markets, the Broadway Summer...
Born to ride
At just 23 years of age, jockey Ryan Curatolo already boasts a resume most only dream of. Born and raised in France before moving to the United States at 18 and more recently to Macau...
Parisian and Wynn Palace: a new Macau?
After two years of declining revenues for the once unstoppable Macau gaming industry, analysts have tipped the openings of Wynn Palace and The...
Paulo Chan on Macau’s future
The appearance of Paulo Martins Chan, the recently appointed Director of Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, at this year's G2E Asia Conference represented a significant...
Macau police official crashes car while drunk
The Macau police may have produced their most effective advertisement yet against drink driving, but not in the way they had hoped...
WGM’s Best Bets: Tuesday 28 June 2016
Tennis bad boy Nick Kygrios became a household name at Wimbledon two years ago when he upset the great Rafael Nadal and he must be considered...
Galaxy Macau launches Duo Fu Duo Cai World
Galaxy Macau has launched its new Duo Fu Duo Cai World – a collection of 128 slot machines showcasing the highly successful Duo Fu Duo Cai game...
Wynn Palace likely to open 23 August
Wynn Palace is yet to formally announce its opening date but all indications are pointing to 23 August as the first day of operations. Union Gaming's Grant Govertsen said in a note that the...
Australasian Gaming Expo debuts social media registration
This year's Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) in Sydney is taking technology to the next level with the addition of "social media registration". Social...
Europe’s loss the bookmakers’ gain
Their predictions might have been wide of the mark but Britain's bookmakers are laughing all the way to the bank following last week's shock decision to split from the European Union. Around...
WGM’s Best Bets: Monday 27 June 2016
Football fans are in for an early treat tonight as European giants Spain and Italy meet in Euro 2016's Round of 16. The Italians will be keen to make amends for the 4-0 thumping Spain dished...
President Xi sets corruption sights on Macau
President Xi Jinping has announced that he will broaden his anti-graft campaign to include Macau and Hong Kong. China's anti-corruption watchdog, the...
WGM’s Best Bets: Friday 24 June 2016
It's a dream Copa America final this weekend as Argentina and Chile face off for South American glory. Can Lionel Messi finally bring Argentina the trophy they have sought for the past 23...
Australian state becomes first to implement “place of consumption” tax on online gaming companies
South Australia will become the first Australian state to implement a "place of consumption" tax after...
Exciting moments await for Europe’s final 16
Ivan Perišić's late goal against Spain, which gave Croatia a dramatic 2-1 win after trailing 1-0 early, has become a key moment of Euro 2016. After...
WGM’s Best Bets: Thursday 23 June 2016
We're off to the baseball today as the league-best Chicago Cubs travel to Miami to face the Marlins. Ironically, the form of these two sides over the...
Tinian employees stranded without power
Employees of the Dynasty Hotel & Casino in Tinian – part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – have been left stranded and without...
WGM’s Best Bets: Wednesday 22 June 2016
It's State of Origin time again as rugby league's showpiece event returns for Game 2 of this year's series. Queensland continued their recent dominance...
Dr Brian To’s Strategic Leadership Series returns to Macau next week
WGM's sister publication Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) will provide a unique opportunity for anyone employed in the gaming and hospitality industries to boost their skills base when...
British EU vote breaks betting record
Britain's upcoming vote on whether to remain in the European Union or go it alone has become the biggest political betting event in British history. As reported in The Guardian, around £40.5...
WGM’s Best Bets: Tuesday 21 June 2016
The United States look to continue their fairytale run through this year's Copa America and reach the final for the first time, but they face a Herculean task against the might of Argentina. Lionel...
Aquis pushes ahead with Canberra Casino development
Tony Fong's Aquis Entertainment has lodged its official plan with the ACT Government for its AU$307 million redevelopment of Australia's Canberra...
1,200 arrested for illegal football betting in Bangkok
Bangkok police have arrested almost 1,200 people for football betting on Euro 2016 since the tournament began just over a week ago, according to...
WGM’s Best Bets: Monday 20 June 2016
It all goes on the line tonight as Russia and Wales look to progress out of the group stage and keep their Euro 2016 dreams alive. While a draw could well be enough for the Welsh, the pressure...