The dawn of a new year is always an exciting time – an to not only reflect on all that’s happened over the past 12 months but to dream of what new adventures await in the next 12. For those of us working in and around Macau’s gaming industry...
Author - Ben Blaschke
World Series of Poker releases 2018 WSOP schedule
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the schedule for the 49th annual WSOP, with the world’s most prestigious tournament series to kick off on 29 May 2018 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The exhausting...
Macau Growing up
Macau’s eSports stars produced their best ever result at the recent World eSports Championships in South Korea. Macau’s emerging eSports stars punched well above their weight to reach the play-off rounds at this year’s 9th eSports World...
Future World
Big things are planned for Macau in the coming years with a number of fascinating new initiatives recently announced to make the city the envy of the world. What will the Macau of 2030 look like? If recent plans outlining the city’s future are...
From the editor #53
As I write this editorial, I’m sitting in my apartment on the Macau Peninsula watching the sun rise over the South China Sea and taking in the amazing view of modern day Macau that greets me each morning. It’s a view that represents much of the...
Where stars are born
Having attracted some of the biggest names in motor racing over the course of the past 35 years, the Macau Grand Prix remains a vitally important breeding ground for the sport’s generation next. The next generation of motor racing drivers will be...
APT arrives at new Macau home
The Asian Poker Tour will host its first Macau tournament series since inking a five-year deal with Macau Billionaire Poker this month, with the inaugural APT Finale Macau Championships to run from 29 November to 10 December. Located at Babylon...
Tricks of the tie
The tie bet in baccarat is something that has always been a bone of contention. Is it a good bet or is it a bad bet? Some would argue that any winning bet is a good one. You could go further and say that any winning bet paying 8 to 1 is spectacular...
Floating dreams
Boasting an abundance of luxury entertainment options including Resorts World at Sea, Genting’s new World Dream cruise ship is sure to make a splash when it arrives in its new Hong Kong home this November. On 17 November 2017, Asia’s newest...
From the editor #52
Given the enormous facelift that Macau has experienced over the past 15 years, one can’t help but wonder what the city will look like in another 15. As it turns out, we now have at least some idea about Macau’s future after the government...
From the editor#51
To outsiders, Macau is a casino town full of bright lights and glamor. But the truth is that Macau’s real soul emanates from its people. Spend just one day in this fascinating city and you will come across all walks of life – be they young or...
Money talks
The incredible hype surrounding boxing great Floyd Mayweather’s title fight against UFC champion Conor McGregor was matched by wild, weird and wonderful betting plunges. It was touted as the biggest boxing match of all time and while the result...
Big guns back for ACOP
One of Asia’s biggest annual tournament series is back in Macau this October with the 2017 Asia Championship of Poker boasting a full schedule of 24 events. Swiss star Vladimir Geshkenbein will be looking to create another slice of history this...
Tech#50
Fall haul Fall has officially arrived as the city cools down a bit, making it the perfect time to relax or for a quick weekend staycation from school or work. Who says you have to give up all technology to relax when it’s so much fun to shop for...
For Him#50
Tawny tote 1926 Montblanc Heritage is a new original collection of leather pieces, created for inspired travellers seeking stylish yet durable everyday companions. Any briefcase takes a toll from the daily commute’s crowded trains and turnstiles...
For Her#50
Heroine gown Juxtaposing whimsical and flirty with sexy and sophisticated, alice + olivia lets you express your personal style. Perfect for fall, this gown draws on the rich, vibrant colors of India and the romanticism of Renaissance Florence with...
Race to Macau
A brand new Formula 3 team, BullFrog GP, has its sights set on debuting at this year’s Macau Grand Prix. The Macau Grand Prix has long been regarded as a breeding ground for the world’s best young drivers – now it is set to host the launch of...
Top of the world
The 2017 World Series of Poker (WSOP) attracted record numbers and huge prize pools, with this year’s Main Event champion taking part for the very first time. As the world’s most prestigious poker tournament, the 2017 World Series of Poker Main...
From the editor #50
There is always a lot going on beneath the surface in Macau. To the outside world, from where I originated, the city is dominated by the glitz and glam of its plethora of integrated resorts and casinos, but there’s much more to it once you dig a...
WSOP Down Under in 2017
The world’s most famous poker tournament series is heading back to Sydney in 2017 after breaking all international circuit records last year. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing at the World Series of Poker but can’t make the long trek to Las...
Trading places
The NBA’s free agency period has thrown up some intriguing player moves with the likes of Chris Paul, Paul George and Gordon Hayward giving their new teams reason to believe in the coming season. For all the wheeling and dealing that saw 88...
For Him #49
Sundrenched Supernova Marking 20 years in the watch industry, Montblanc has come a long way since delving into timepieces in 1997. Today’s collections include some astonishing pieces, marketed to the sophisticated and dapper sartorialist. But...
Anniversary for the ages
As the Venetian Macao celebrates its 10th birthday, WGM takes a look at what has made this famous casino and Integrated Resort the icon it is today. “Macau wow” read the headline in esteemed London newspaper The Economist. The New York Times...
From the editor #49
My first sighting of the Venetian Macao came in 2008 when, after checking into the old Grand Waldo – now the site of Broadway – I was greeted outside my hotel window by a huge expanse of barren land contrasted starkly by one enormous...
Perfect cut
This article first appeared in the July 2017 issue of WGM. The new location of 2Legit barbershop is hard to miss. I walked five minutes from Tap Seac Square before seeing the traditional red and white spiral logo. While the all-white subway tiles...
Race to be ace
This article first appeared in the July 2017 issue of WGM. Like any great debate, discussion over the greatest tennis player of all time has taken more twists and turns than a rocky mountain railroad in recent times. Twelve months ago, the man on...
Macau Billionaire Poker back with a bang
This article first appeared in the July 2017 issue of WGM. Boasting big buy-ins and huge guaranteed prize pools, Macau Billionaire Poker returns this month for the second annual Summer Showdown. Macau’s growing love affair with poker is set to...
Feeling the game
This article first appeared in the July 2017 issue of WGM. Targeting a generation that grew up with video games, global gaming leader IGT recently launched the world’s first 4D slot machine, Sphinx 4D – a spectacular sensory experience like...
From the Editor’s Desk (#48)
How would you feel about placing a bet on Galaxy Macau’s baccarat ta-bles while relaxing on the Galaxy Resort Deck? Or letting your video game skills determine how much you win on a slot machine? Just as technology continues to revolutionize the...
Trends
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Butterfly Lovers Summer is fast approaching and nothing says heat like a playful handbag. Italian brand Furla has the perfect cross-body bag for the coming season. The St Farfalla Patch is...