This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. For a taste of some of the best whiskies from across the globe, Galaxy Macau’s Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to indulge. Just a short elevator ride from Galaxy...
Author - Ben Blaschke
European flair
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Renowned Hong Kong pâtisserie Passion by Gérard Dubois has opened its second Macau store, providing guests with quality food and a uniquely European outdoor vibe. It is now five years...
Born for speed
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. A superstar in the making, 17-year-old Chinese race car driver Guanyu Zhou first caught the eye when he won the Super 1 National Rotax Max Junior (UK) and the Rotax Max Euro Challenge...
Arsenal eyeing a revolution
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. With fans mounting a season-long campaign to end his 21 season Arsenal reign, Arsène Wenger has survived for another two years but may need to accept big changes within if he hopes to...
IDNPLAY raises Macau’s poker stakes
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Macau’s biggest annual gaming industry event, G2E Asia, was held at the Venetian Macao from 16 to 18 May 2017 and among the highlights of the exhibition and conference was a special...
Babylon to host APT Macau
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Having returned to Macau in 2016 for the first time in three years, the Asian Poker Tour is back once again in 2017 at its new Babylon Casino home. The Asian Poker Tour is coming back to...
Ride the Lightning
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Leading slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat has just launched its latest series, Lightning Link, onto the Macau market featuring a brand new range of Chinese-themed titles. The latest slot...
Gift from above
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. The recently renovated Jai Alai casino has delved deep into Macau’s history to bring back the unique “hanging basket” game that was once a favorite of the city’s VIP players. It’s...
From the Editor’s Desk (#47)
Macau’s gaming industry has thrived on being inno-vative and adapting to its unique place in the world. Of course, when we talk innovation we tend to think about new ideas and inventions, but as I recently discovered in-novation comes in many...
The art of 3-betting
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. For many players, 3-betting opponents on the button is a reflex action – but how often do you put genuine thought into your actions? WGM takes a closer look at the art...
Tech #48
The new “Dream” iMac Pro Announcing its latest iMac Pro, Apple described it as “a lean, mean dream machine” and the most powerful in the series, with a brand new Space Grey color and a 5K display as standard. Fast enough for serious work The...
For Him #48
Shades of gray When it comes to designing sunglasses, few brands have been as bold as Dior over the past five years. The brand understands that a good pair of shades will add that extra pzazz to any out t, completing a look while protecting the...
For Her #48
Curvelicious There may be plenty of room for doubt in the fashion world, but when Agent Provocateur tells us something is sexy, there is simply no argument. The brand’s famous Mazzy line is back, in a fresh, tan-popping color combination. The...
Tech #46
Mac World The “thinnest and lightest MacBook Pro ever” was just introduced by Apple. Amateurs and geeks alike will relish in the cool updates added to what is the most stylish computer in the market. Along with a breakthrough interface that...
For Her #46
Girl’s Best Friend Embrace Bangle is a stretchable bangle featuring baby pink diamonds which are set using the signature Nirav Modi Pixie setting. Beautiful and practical, this jewel was inspired by a rubber band. It rightfully embodies the spirit...
For Him #46
Ultralight Montblanc The new Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept has been designed for Montblanc Ambassador and Chinese professional badminton player Lin Dan, who completed the “Super Grand Slam” by winning all nine major titles...
Tech #47
Leica Sofort The new Leica Sofort (meaning instant in German) is the brand’s most affordable camera, albeit also the most expensive option of its kind. Building on the success that came with the reintroduction of polaroid cameras in 2008 by...
For Her #47
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 part of the Furla Club collection. Its vintage design...
For Him #47
Checkmate in style Not even Russian star Garry Kasparov made chess this elegant. Crystal specialist Baccarat has designed a beautiful, avant-garde set that will delight both chess strategists and home décor experts alike. The set in midnight black...
Macau eSports unleashes rising stars
This article first appeared in the May 2017 issue of WGM. With eSports set to be added as a medal event for the first time at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Macau’s best young players are starting to make their presence felt with some...
Destination Cotai
This article first appeared in the May 2017 issue of WGM. Macau’s dream of creating an entertainment hub to rival the famous Las Vegas Strip is finally nearing completion. A decade ago it was little more than swampland and mud. Now it stands as a...
From the Editor’s Desk (#46)
Welcome to the new look WGM! A lot has changed in Macau since we first launched more than seven years ago, in late 2009. No longer simply the world’s fastest growing casino town, Macau has grown to become Asia’s undisputed entertainment capital...
Galaxy’s poker play
This article first appeared in the May 2017 issue of WGM. While there are plenty of high stakes poker rooms in town, Galaxy Macau is lookingto attract a different crowd with its flashy new Pavilion Poker Room. Galaxy Macau has added some more...
A Legend is born
This article first appeared in the May 2017 issue of WGM. The second hotel to be opened in the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf precinct since 2015, the brand new Legend Palace provides a taste of luxury away from the frenzy of Macau’s busy tourist...
Luck of the draw?
There is nothing more frustrating at the poker table than running bad. You get it in with AA against an opponent’s AK only for them to miraculously make trips; you flop a set and your opponent shoves with an over-pair only to hit their...
Chinese Poker
You won’t find it spread at too many casinos but for a fun, action packed and highly entertaining game to play with your friends it’s hard to beat Chinese Poker. This simple, easy to learn game has long been popular across Asia but is...
Let logic guide the way
World Gaming recently caught up with one of this planet’s finest poker players in a wide ranging interview due to appear in the upcoming Jul/Aug issue of WGM and we were fascinated to hear him comment that he couldn’t remember the last...
I see ICM
Poker is a great game to play. Whether you enjoy having a few friends around on a weekend for a quiet game; play one night a week at your local pub or bar; or occasionally head down to the casino for some cash games, there is something on offer for...
Don’t compound the downswings
We’ve all been there before. You get it in with K-K against an opponent’s A-K and they spike an Ace on the river. Soon after you’ve got A-K yourself but can’t win the race against Queens. You flop a huge hand with two over...
Jupiters becomes The Star Gold Coast
Australia’s Jupiters Hotel & Casino has officially changed its name, becoming The Star Gold Coast as of 30 March. Queensland’s first casino when it opened its doors in 1985, the rebranding is part of an AU$345 million makeover ahead...