MacauSoul, the hidden gem next to St Paul’s Ruins, serves delicious finger foods and reasonably priced Portuguese wines. Be sure to order the hummus and paté. Let David pick your cheese and wine and make sure to try Jackie’s homemade...
Author - Pai Yao
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A winning hand in Taiwanese mahjong consists of 17 tiles instead of the usual 14.
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Taxis have become a huge problem in Macau. Not only are there not enough of them to fulfil demand, unscrupulous drivers are taking advantage of visitors and frustrating the locals by refusing short fares, taking lengthy “detours” and...
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The Players Championship in golf held at TPC Sawgrass is the unofficial fifth major.
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Prop bets are found in the centre of the craps table and many players like these bets because they frequently have large payouts, have fun names and are an exciting way to play the game. However, prop bets are amongst the statistically worst bets...
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Are headphones at the poker table a good thing? There are some from the old school of poker who believe that even a drink sitting on the side of the table is sacrilegious.
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Roulette is a great game to turn a small amount of money into a fortune if you’re running hot. Just steer clear of the double zero tables.
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If you want to start a heated “discussion” in a bar, just start talking about who make up the top 10 tennis players of all time.
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Whisky Bar at the StarWorld Hotel in Macau has a daily open bar from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for only MOP$128.
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The game of pai gow is not rocket science but in comparison to games like roulette, blackjack and baccarat it can be very complicated. In some ways this is part of the beauty of the game!
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When playing blackjack, make sure you double down when it is correct to do so. Many players lose money by not doubling enough.
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Don Quijote, located in Old Taipa Village directly across from Galaxy Macau, serves Spanish tapas and jugs of sangria that are delicious and affordable.
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The way to the heart is through the stomach.
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In 1997 Aristocrat released what is considered by many as one of the most significant slot machines in history. Golden Pyramids quickly captured the attention of slot players all over the world and changed the face of slot machines forever.
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When you think of Macau’s iconic landmarks the Lisboa and Grand Lisboa spring to mind and are irrevocably tied to Macau’s gaming culture. However, the one that dominates the skyline is Macau Tower, which is closely tied to an adventurous...
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Macau’s most popular casino game by far is baccarat. This game makes up about 90 percent of all Macau gaming tables.
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With baccarat accounting for around MOP$330 billion, roughly US$41 billion, of Macau’s gaming revenue in 2013, it is no surprise that gaming companies are keen to offer up some interesting variations on this hugely popular game. We take a look...
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In Hong Kong, if you want a great happy hour and a spectacular view, check out the Aqua Spirit on One Peking Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The bar offers floor to ceiling views of the Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline.
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MGM may be one of the smaller of Macau’s BIG9* casinos when it comes to size, but when you talk about luxury and player loyalty the Golden Lion may have the loudest roar of them all.
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Maturity is not something given to you, but something you gain slowly over time. You do this by winning many small battles, with honor.
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Baccarat has surpassed blackjack as the biggest revenue earner for casinos in Las Vegas.
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Volleyball is great to watch and it’s especially good for TV viewing. Widescreen televisions were made for this sport. You can see each of the players and watch how they interact to form a great team.
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What makes Japanese mahjong culture so unique is the professional circuit. The largest and most successful professional league, the Japan Professional Mahjong League, boasts hundreds of members and some of the world’s strongest players.
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In rugby union there are 15 players from each team on the field. However, in rugby league there are only 13 players from each team, giving them more room to run and score tries.
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If you and your friends are looking for some privacy at the Grand Waldo Spa, hire a private room with four massage seats for only MOP150 per hour.
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When playing blackjack, you can’t be afraid of busting. For example, if you have 16 against the dealer’s 7, you must hit. Many bad players stand on 16 as they don’t want to risk busting.
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If you can’t find a taxi while in Macau, take one of the many casino shuttle buses. Some casinos even offer trips from the Macau Peninsula to Taipa or Cotai. For example, the Galaxy bus goes from StarWorld to Galaxy Macau and the Sands bus...
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Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis recently opened a can of worms with his claim that the Jamaican drug-testing program is not up to standard and needs to be tightened. Although Lewis didn’t point any fingers, many believed he was...
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The weekend pool party scene has yet to become the rage in Macau, but if you’re looking for bikinis and high heels, your best bet will be to visit the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel.
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After the flop in Texas hold’em poker you can figure out what percentage of the time your drawing hand will win by taking the number of outs you have and multiplying them by four. After the turn card, you can multiply your number of outs by two...