This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Meet another one of the thousands of people that make Macau tick… Marisol Arroz Da Silva Born 1965 Time lived in Macau 10 years Employer/business Owner of...
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WGM Model Search I: we have our 18!
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. It is with great pleasure that we announce the winner of the Sep/Oct instalment of WGM’s Model Search I as Diana, who topped the voting with a massive 10,066...
Macao Gaming Show: here we go!
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. After many months of planning, the inaugural Macao Gaming Show is finally here. Created with the goal of providing a trade show focussed specifically on Asia, it...
One platform works for all
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. We all have our favorite sportsbooks, yet you might be surprised to learn that it isn’t the sportsbooks themselves but the platform providers they employ who are...
Storm in a Macau Poker Cup
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Images: Kenneth Lim The latest edition of the Macau Poker Cup was an amazing success for everyone involved. PokerStars Macau must be doing cartwheels over their...
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The 2013/14 Premier League season has just got underway and it is fair to say this is the most eagerly anticipated season in a very long time. Three of the top four clubs from last year have changed their managers while the only one who retained his...
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It’s time for Oktoberfest and there are a number of venues taking part in the festivities this year including Galaxy Macau and Fisherman’s Wharf. But the most successful and the biggest every year is Oktoberfest Macau at MGM, which in...
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He is one of the greatest boxers of all time – a 10-time world champion and the only fighter to have ever won titles in eight different weight divisions. And in November 2013, Manny Pacquiao will fight in China for the very first time when he...
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Mid September to the October 1 China National Day holiday is the annual fireworks season in Macau, and thousands of locals and tourists alike join in the spectacle. The 25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will take place on September...
The Macau files
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Meet another one of the thousands of people that make Macau tick… Jack Lio Employer Four Seasons Hotel Macao Chinese Zodiac Tiger Western Zodiac Taurus Favorite...
I’m too sexy for my shirt
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The immortal words of British pop icons Right Said Fred could well be referring to that cocky internet poker amateur who is too aggressive for his own good. Today I am...
I'm too sexy for my shirt
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The immortal words of British pop icons Right Said Fred could well be referring to that cocky internet poker amateur who is too aggressive for his own good. Today I am...
WGM Model Search I continues
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Photographer: Cristopher Aaron Baldovino It is with great pleasure that we announce the winner of the Jul/Aug instalment of WGM’s Model Search I as Lindzee, who...
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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund went head to head in the first ever all-German Champions League final on 25 May 2013.
Wgm8.com giving you more of what you want
Here at wgm8.com, we are always striving to improve. Like all good things, it takes time to achieve perfection but our goal always remains the same – to provide you with interesting, timely information each and every day. Over the past 18 months...
Jay Chun issues press release in patent dispute with SHFL
The SHFL entertaınment vs Jay Chun stoush continues to roll on and on. For those not in the know, Mr Jay Chun, Chairman of local Macau-based live dealer baccarat manufacturer LT Game, and American-based SHFL entertaınment, makers of a rival...
Behind the stars: Danny McDonagh
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The name Danny McDonagh is synonomous with poker in the Asia Pacific region. From his earliest days as a croupier at Crown Melbourne 17 years ago to being headhunted by...
WGM hits a million
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. WGM reached a momentous milestone last issue when our one millionth copy of the magazine rolled off the presses in late April. This is a wonderful achievement by the...
The Macau Files
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Meet another one of the thousands of people that make Macau tick… Lauren Zhang Employer Galaxy Macau Chinese Zodiac Dragon Western Zodiac Capricorn Favorite...
Spin city
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. A mainstay at casinos around the globe, roulette has long been a popular game for the casual visitor who wants to have a bit of fun without having to worry about...
WGM Model Search I continues
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. It is with great pleasure that we announce the winner of the May/Jun instalment of WGM’s Model Search I as Joan Tuazon, who topped the voting with a massive 5,810...
Pai Gow Poker: the forgotten game
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Pai Gow Poker has never really caught on outside of the United States, but the game is a lot of fun and doesn’t break the bank. Pai Gow Poker may have suffered...
Blast from the past: To split or not to split
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. It’s amazing to think we have now produced 25 issues of World Gaming magazine (WGM) since our launch in late 2009. Since then we have brought you insights into all...
Take me out to the ball game
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Major League Baseball season is in full swing so WGM thought we would take a look at this popular sport, why it is known as America’s favorite pastime and how...
To satellite or not to satellite: that is the question
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Some major poker tournaments (especially large main events) are very expensive to enter – most are around the US$10,000 mark. This might not be much to the pros or...
The Macau Files
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Meet another one of the thousands of people that make Macau tick… Wayne Liang Year born (if you’re happy to tell!) 1971. I’m a Hong Kong citizen but...
China’s golden hero punching above his weight
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. He may weigh a tiny 49kg but Zou Shiming is about to become China’s next big thing. Already a national hero after becoming the country’s first boxing gold...
China's golden hero punching above his weight
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. He may weigh a tiny 49kg but Zou Shiming is about to become China’s next big thing. Already a national hero after becoming the country’s first boxing gold...
Poker’s Asian invasion
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The jury is out as to whether the poker boom has really started yet in Asia. But there is no doubt the impact Asian players have made on the game is huge. The game of...
Poker's Asian invasion
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. The jury is out as to whether the poker boom has really started yet in Asia. But there is no doubt the impact Asian players have made on the game is huge. The game of...