The humble slot machine has come a long way, with incredible free game features, linked jackpots and state-of-the-art animation replacing the old-school lucky 7s and cherries. Baccarat and slot machines are the two boom commodities in Macau’s...
Author - Pai Yao
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The sport of darts, traditionally associated with beer swilling, overweight, middle-aged men, is currently taking the world by storm! That’s right, darts is big business in the west both as a live spectator sport and as a television ratings...
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Playing poker tournaments online can be a frustrating experience, but the potential rewards are huge, so it is important to put everything in perspective. When you look at online poker sites like PokerStars most of the big tournaments have thousands...
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Given that the climate of Macau is subtropical, it seems an unlikely destination to go skiing. But in April 2014 the Macau Ski Association made the impossible possible when they built Macau’s first indoor skiing centre. For those who love to...
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If you are playing blackjack and hold a soft 17 (an ace and a six or an ace and cards that add up to six), never stand. You should always hit or, in some circumstances, double.
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A modern interpretation of the gastropub, The Merrywell is the perfect addition to Crown, with innovative food, stylish décor and an environment that caters to everyone.
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Sands China Limited operates the Sands Macau, the Venetian Macau and the Plaza. In 2012 they opened their fourth property, Sands Cotai Central which has two gaming floors, Himalaya Gaming and Pacifica Gaming.
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Did you know that you are allowed to walk around Hong Kong with an open beer can? Enjoy cheaper drinks at the many 7-11 and Circle K outlets around town.
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You should be cautious of young unproven athletes, especially in big games or in the post season, finals or playoffs. When betting on an athlete, you should be investing your money on someone you can trust. Make it a point to do your research and...
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If the wind comes from an empty cave, it’s not without a reason.
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Some years ago WGM predicted that baccarat and slot tournaments would become an important part of the Macau gaming landscape. That premonition has become a reality with MGM leading the charge in the development of this form of gaming.
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Mr Francis Lui, Vice Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, recently granted a wide-ranging interview with our CEO Andrew W Scott. He discussed Galaxy Entertainment, the wider Macau society and the vision for Macau over the next decade.
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As poker’s popularity continues to grow, tournament buy-ins are reaching astronomical proportions. The idea of huge buyin tournaments first started at Crown and it happened at the Aussie Millions.
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If you’re looking to swim some laps while in Macau, the Grand Hyatt outdoor pool is big and quiet.
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Mixed martial arts, or MMA as it is commonly known, is arguably the world’s fastest growing sport. As fight fans grow tired of the corruption and the boring undercards of boxing, MMA is bringing a fast-paced, action-packed product to their...
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Things don’t happen for no reason; everything has a cause.
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Blackjack is unusual in that the players’ decisions are communicated to the dealer by use of hand signals.
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Belon, at Galaxy’s Banyan Tree, is an example of a restaurant that has hit the nail on the head. This is non-pretentious silver service dining at its best. Belon would best be classed as a European-style seafood and grill and although there is...
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Slot machines with huge linked jackpots can be very exciting to play. The jackpots can be life-changing money.
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Since most Macau taxi drivers don’t speak much English, it is a good idea to learn the Chinese names of common destinations. For example, Grand Lisboa is San Po Geng.
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Aruze makes an electronic baccarat machine called Dealer’s Angels Baccarat. The game features life-like graphics and often lower minimums than the live baccarat tables.
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Don’t put off until tomorrow what can be finished today.
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Sands Cotai Central (SCC) has two gaming floors at either end of the complex. They are called Himalaya and Pacifica.
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Saffron is a traditional Thai restaurant located in the Banyan Tree at Galaxy Macau. The food is excellent and is served by attractive Thai girls in an elegant setting.
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In poker, pot odds take into consideration the money that’s in the pot right now, while implied odds consider how much more money you can win from your opponent on later streets if you hit one of your outs.
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Hard Rock Hotel on the top floor of City of Dreams in Macau offers a wide selection of free cocktails when you play in their casino.
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Never play blackjack in a game where a blackjack is paid less than 3 to 2. Some games only pay 6 to 5 on a blackjack, or even worse only even money! These “less than 3 to 2” games offer terrible odds and you will lose your money very...
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When playing mahjong, knowing how far your hand is from “ready” is important in determining whether your hand is worth going for or not. A hand that is “3 or 4-away” from “ready”, especially once you’re past...
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玩麻将时，清楚你的手牌跟听牌的距离，对于在该局的攻守有决定性的作用。一手三、四向听的牌，特别是你已经...
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When the wind of change blows, some build walls, while others build windmills.