Trading is the best option you have when backing teams to win a competition. After all, you have months to make your investment work for you. What you need to do is look for a team that represents good value and one whose upside outweighs their...
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Bicycles are a great way to get around the Taipa side of Macau. You can rent them from shops in Old Taipa Village or at the Grand Waldo hotel.
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Did you know you can register for PokerStars Macau live tournament events online? You beat the registration queue and you’re guaranteed a seat.
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Opus is a first rate restaurant under the same roof as Republiq at Resorts World Manila. The menu is creative and interesting but not pretentious for the sake of trying to impress.
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If you happen to miss your TurboJet ferry from Macau to the Hong Kong airport, you can still make your flight by taking a ferry to Hong Kong Island, and then a taxi to the Airport Express train in Central, which will take you directly to the...
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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 or flop a monster draw but manage to miss the lot despite being a big favorite to...
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Golden Monkey is a great Melbourne nightclub with décor reminiscent of old Shanghai. It’s a great place to go for a cocktail or a tasty Asian snack.
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Do you know why the small and big blinds in poker have that name? It’s because you have to put your money into the pot before seeing any cards – you are betting blind.
Is Boxing Dead?
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Boxing might not be knocked out yet, but some say it is on the canvas and the referee has commenced the count. Corruption, poor management, sub-standard fights and the...
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When playing casino table games such as baccarat, blackjack or roulette, many players bet less as they lose and more as they win. Their idea is to maximise their wins, and to try to at least stay alive in the game when losing.
The Macau Files: Lei Wai Ian
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Macau Files celebrates the thousands of people who make Macau tick. From taxi drivers to croupiers to waitresses to engineers, we meet the people who make up the...
November Nine here to stay
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. In 2008, Harrah’s entertainment – owners of the World Series of Poker – and television rights holders ESPN decided that rather than run the WSOP Main Event...
Lunar Eclipse
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. With so many new gaming products hitting the market each year – all looking to gain their fair share of the market – it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd...
Model Search II
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. We’re pleased to announce the latest winner of Model Search II with Russian-born Anastasia taking out the competition’s Jul/Aug instalment. Anastasia wins a...
We were right
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. For the second consecutive tournament, World Gaming successfully picked the winner of the World Cup as Germany brushed aside all before them to win the biggest prize in...
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For great value, authentic Portuguese food try A Petisqueira in Old Taipa Village, a homey local Portuguese restaurant on the Taipa side of Macau, directly across from Galaxy Macau. Make sure you call at least two days ahead for reservations.
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Horse sense is another name for common sense. Don’t when betting on horses, use your horse sense!
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When playing roulette, it is possible for there to be a long run of black or red numbers. Many players keep betting against the run, losing and doubling up each time. This can lead to serious disaster!
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The “Big Game” is a cash poker game hosted at the Poker King Club on the third floor of StarWorld Macau. Blinds usually start at an incredible HK$20,000/40,000 but have been known to get as high as HK$50,000/$100,000.
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While red wine is the connoisseur’s choice when it comes to sophisticated sipping, ordering by the glass in a casino can be a bit of a gamble. Casino reds tend to be fairly bland – even in the high rollers room. The last thing you want when...
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If you are looking for live music while in Macau, check out the Lion’s Bar at MGM. The band plays the latest hits and keeps the vibe pumping all night long.
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
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All blackjack players know when the dealer gets 17, he has to stand. When a player gets 17, he doesn’t have to stand, but should he hit? The “textbook” strategy of blackjack tells a player not to hit when they have 17, but many...
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If you are looking for that high roller limo ride, check out Macaustag for great limo rates and all your entertainment booking needs.
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Betting the river is something many poker players do badly. It is important to remember why you are betting and realize what you want that final bet to achieve. Betting on the river is the last chance you have to bet in any texas hold’em hand...
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Pai gow is an extraordinary table game played with tiles. A combination of luck, skill and culture, its complexity has scared many away, but if you take the time to learn you will have found one of the truly great games to bet on, rich in both Asian...
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In Hong Kong, a great value hole-in-the-wall for fresh grilled seafood is the no-frills restaurant BBQ on Third St and Pok Fu Lam Rd. Call ahead to make a reservation on +852 2548 9880.
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True luck consists not in holding the best of the cards at the table; luckiest is he who knows just when to rise and go home.
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The American football season is one of the shortest in the world of professional sports. Teams only play 16 regular season games every year prior to the playoffs.
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A great spot to take in the sunset and have a cold beer is the terrace of La Gondola at the southernmost part of Coloane Island, Macau.