This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. A wise man once told me change is good. I would argue that change for the sake of change isn’t smart but what happens when new technology can only change things...
Author - James Potter
King James: contender or pretender?
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Miami Heat are NBA Champions again after outlasting San Antonio in a thrilling Game 7 decider, but their success has thrown up plenty of questions. Can the Heat...
Virtual Gaming Show to be held September 11 and 12
Here is something completely new to the world of gaming – a virtual gaming show you can attend from the comfort of your own home or office! Confused? Well I must say I was a little confused myself when I first heard about this concept but in the...
Hey Mr High Roller
So you’re a Hong Kong businessman and you have met that special lady. You want to impress her and show her the best weekend of her life. Well, the Venetian Macau is here to help with their new Luxury Package. Apparently WGM’s own high...
A Wynn for Cotai
Cotai is the new face of Macau. There is plenty of room and it was inevitable that the majority of expansion in the foreseeable future was going to happen there. The Venetian, City of Dreams and Galaxy Macau are all flagship casinos of their...
Players Cards
It’s an unfortunate phenomenon that many Macau casino players are reluctant to join players clubs. Players clubs are the best way for you to experience all that any casino has to offer. Casinos are like any other business – the good ones go...
Who’s who in the zoo
Next week, Sydney Harbor will act as the perfect backdrop for two of Asia Pacific’s most important events for the men and women who shape the gaming industry in this part of the world. From 13 August to 15 August, the Sydney Convention and...
Who's who in the zoo
Next week, Sydney Harbor will act as the perfect backdrop for two of Asia Pacific’s most important events for the men and women who shape the gaming industry in this part of the world. From 13 August to 15 August, the Sydney Convention and...
The US PGA Championship
The Oak Hill Country Club is more than 100 years old and has already hosted six Majors. Many consider it to be New York’s finest golf course and in 2009 it was rated America’s 11th greatest course. Ernie Els famously quoted that Oak Hill...
Where Kings are crowned
With HK$35,000,000 on offer, it is no surprise that lovers of slot and baccarat tournaments get excited when you mention MGM Macau. With both the “King of Slot” and “King of Baccarat” Challenge Series now finished, all eyes...
Super 15 Final Preview
It has been a big year of rugby already and we still haven’t even reached the Four Nations yet. It has been a disrupted Super 15 season which I feel needs to be addressed in the future. I don’t see how the competition can maintain its...
Where there is smoke there isn’t always fire
In my “Big Jim’s weekend wrap” today I spoke of Carlton beating North Melbourne in the Aussie Rules even though all the so called “smart” money was on the Kangaroos. The notion of “smart” money is one that...
Where there is smoke there isn't always fire
In my “Big Jim’s weekend wrap” today I spoke of Carlton beating North Melbourne in the Aussie Rules even though all the so called “smart” money was on the Kangaroos. The notion of “smart” money is one that...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
One of the big events for football fans this weekend will be Manchester United taking on the A League All Stars at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. I must say that I think exhibition games are a waste in time in general but when you talk about the biggest...
Big Jim's weekend preview
One of the big events for football fans this weekend will be Manchester United taking on the A League All Stars at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. I must say that I think exhibition games are a waste in time in general but when you talk about the biggest...
Big Jim’s tip for Thursday 18 July: Tiger Woods
I am really excited about the price for Tiger Woods in the British Open. Tiger at 10/1 in a major appears too good to be true, especially on a course that favors punch and run players who putt well. Officially, let’s go with Tiger for a top 5...
Big Jim's tip for Thursday 18 July: Tiger Woods
I am really excited about the price for Tiger Woods in the British Open. Tiger at 10/1 in a major appears too good to be true, especially on a course that favors punch and run players who putt well. Officially, let’s go with Tiger for a top 5...
Big Jim’s tip for Wednesday 17 July: NSW Blues
I can forgive the Queenslanders for saying that with no Paul Gallen (the NSW Captain), the Blues are no chance tonight. Don’t get me wrong – the NSW leader and chief enforcer is a massive loss but don’t think that the Blues are going...
Big Jim's tip for Wednesday 17 July: NSW Blues
I can forgive the Queenslanders for saying that with no Paul Gallen (the NSW Captain), the Blues are no chance tonight. Don’t get me wrong – the NSW leader and chief enforcer is a massive loss but don’t think that the Blues are going...
Super 15 finals fever
I must say I haven’t given the Super 15 Rugby season the attention I normally would this year. It has been a strange season with a break in the middle for a Lions tour of Australia and a three match Test series between the All Blacks and...
Britain Bound
The British Open is an amazing golf tournament. Along with the Ryder Cup it is the only golfing event that rivals the Masters and the US Open played annually in the USA. It is a different golf tournament because it is played on a different style of...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
The Tour de France is turning into a one man show with Britain’s Christopher Froome breaking the hearts of all that try and challenge him. His Sky racing team suffered some criticism early in the event but they have answered their critics with...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
The Tour de France is turning into a one man show with Britain’s Christopher Froome breaking the hearts of all that try and challenge him. His Sky racing team suffered some criticism early in the event but they have answered their critics with...
Big Jim’s tip for July 16: Simon Gerrans
The Tour de France continues on and although it looks like Chris Froome is set to race away to victory, this 16th Stage of the 2013 Tour could be a good place to find some value. Being a short stage at 168km, there will be plenty of teams that see...
Big Jim's tip for July 16: Simon Gerrans
The Tour de France continues on and although it looks like Chris Froome is set to race away to victory, this 16th Stage of the 2013 Tour could be a good place to find some value. Being a short stage at 168km, there will be plenty of teams that see...
Big Jim’s tip for Monday 15 July: Manly Sea Eagles
Manly makes the trek north to take on North Queensland in a game the Cowboys must win to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. Unfortunately for the Queenslanders, they must do so without their State of Origin quartet of Johnathan Thurston, Matt...
Big Jim's tip for Monday 15 July: Manly Sea Eagles
Manly makes the trek north to take on North Queensland in a game the Cowboys must win to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. Unfortunately for the Queenslanders, they must do so without their State of Origin quartet of Johnathan Thurston, Matt...
Big Jim’s tip for Sunday 14 July: Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is aptly nicknamed “Money”. The equation is simple. He makes MONEY for himself. He makes MONEY for his opponents. He makes MONEY for those that back him. The guy is a champion, he has a record of 44-0 and is a...
Big Jim's tip for Sunday 14 July: Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is aptly nicknamed “Money”. The equation is simple. He makes MONEY for himself. He makes MONEY for his opponents. He makes MONEY for those that back him. The guy is a champion, he has a record of 44-0 and is a...
Big Jim’s tip for Saturday 13 July: Carlton
Carlton takes on St Kilda on Saturday night in what is shaping as a crucial game for the club. St Kilda was extremely brave against Fremantle last week before being run over late. It was an effort that was full of merit but extremely taxing. It is...