Even the most talented young players quickly learn one inevitable truth about tournament poker – it can be an incredibly expensive way to make a dollar! Fortunately, for those whose bank accounts are yet to catch up to their potential, there...
Author - Pai Yao
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Japanese “riichi” mahjong celebrated its 100-year anniversary recently. Riichi mahjong has some peculiarities you won’t find in any other rule set, namely “riichi” and the “missed win” rules.
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There are two sides to the story when considering baccarat strategy. The first is that there are many people who claim to have perfected long term winning strategies for the game. The second is that there are many gambling experts who refute these...
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For most players, the Savan Vegas casino in Savannakhet, Laos is not the first property that comes to mind when planning a gaming trip. Many players are unaware that Laos even has casinos, and in fact plenty would struggle to find Laos on a map! It...
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The most internationally famous of all Crown’s dining outlets must be Nobu. Dining here is an experience that should be on top of everyone’s list. Contemporary Japanese fusion is about as close as I can come to describing Nobu, but even...
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To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
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Pool is extremely popular in the Philippines. The country produces some of the best players in the world.
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Wednesday night in Macau is ladies’ night. Check out Bellini Lounge at the Venetian around 10pm, then head over to Club Cubic around 1am.
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Baccarat is the king of casino games in Macau and across Asia, but the ultimate in big scores and bragging rights comes from winning a major baccarat tournament. It can be a life-changing experience as first prize of a big tournament can be millions...
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Like nearly all casino games, there are a few different stories about how craps developed into the game we know and love today. The one group that always seemed to have their noses right in the mix of gambling history were those crazy gambling...
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If you are craving pizza while in Macau, try the pizza, pasta and Caesar salad lunch buffet at Portofino in the Venetian. At MOP$130 per person, it’s great value for brick oven pizzas.
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If you are dealt pocket kings in a 9-handed poker game, the chance of someone having aces is about 1 in 28 or 3.6%.
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Clay courts in tennis are the slowest of the three major surfaces. The ball bounces less and sits up more. This is why baseline players tend to do best at the French Open, the only grand slam event to be played on clay.
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All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck – who keeps right on going – is the man who is there when the good luck comes – and is ready to receive it.
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The best hotel pool in Macau for family fun is the Galaxy Macau wave pool. You will feel like you are at the beach.
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China’s snooker superstar Ding Junhui etched his name among the game’s greats in 2013/14 by winning a record-equalling five rankings titles. And there could be much more to come this year with Ding among a wave of Chinese players making...
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In baccarat, the initial two-card hand of either the banker or player has 169 combinations. 25 of those 169 combinations result in a starting hand of zero (also known as baccarat).
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The public transportation system in Hong Kong is fantastic. Buy yourself an Octopus Card and venture out on the network of buses, trams and trains. You can also use your Octopus Card to pay for goods at convenience stores like 7-11 and Circle K.
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The largest prize in sports history was awarded to Antonio Esfandiari in 2012. He won $18,346,673 for 1st prize in the $1 million buy-in tournament, The Big One for One Drop at the World Series of Poker. This tournament raised more than $5 million...
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The Boxing Day Test cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of Australia’s most iconic sporting events. Crowds of 70,000 to 80,000 are common on the first day.
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With long sunny days, glorious sunsets and cool, star-filled nights, Melbourne in summer is one of the most idyllic places on the planet. A busy, bustling city whose inhabitants are always on the go, Melbournians have a culture of...
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Did you know that if you travel to Macau on TurboJet in super class, the beers are free?
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The Philippines has a white hot party scene and at the top stands the ultra-exclusive club Republiq at Resorts World Manila. Manila might be better known for its go-go bars and karaoke but make no mistake Republiq is a bar that wouldn’t be out...
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Eat your betting money but don’t bet your eating money.
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International, NBA and US college basketball have slightly different rule sets which can be confusing at times.
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When playing blackjack, the dealer has the highest chance of busting when he shows a six. In this situation, the dealer will bust 42 percent of the time.
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Twenty years ago they were judged by what they did on the field, not how they conducted themselves in their social lives. With the increase of overzealous reporting and social media, sporting stars’ every move off the field is scrutinized.
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In baseball, the home team always bats last. If they are leading after the other team is out in the 9th innings, then they don’t come out to bat.
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Electronic gaming giants Aristocrat have long been world leaders in the Asia-Pacific market. They were the first to introduce major linked jackpots to Macau via their highly successful Cash Express link and followed that up with Fa Fa Fa – the...
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One of the best steakhouses in Macau is Morton’s at the Venetian. Power Hour runs from 5pm to 7pm and 9pm to close, and features quality cheap drinks. Free filet mignon sandwiches are on offer for the 5pm to 7pm session.