This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. Whether you’re a high roller or play for more modest stakes you will find a game to suit your bankroll at Crown. WGM gives you the lowdown on taking the...
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Aussie Millions 2013: Players to watch
This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. With so many world-class players making the trip “down under” it’s tough to pick a winner, but there are several players worth keeping an eye...
WSOP heads “Down Under”
This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. The World Series of Poker will be heading down to Melbourne in 2013 for the WSOP Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC), an event that looks set to take Australia by storm. With...
Pai Gow part A: the tiles and basic play
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. 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...
Blackjack: awkward 17
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. 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...
Cultured Macau
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Flashing neon lights and pumping nightspots are part of everyday life in Macau, but there is always time for a little high culture. Culture vultures fortunate enough to...
Welcome to another Galaxy
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Phase 2 of the Galaxy Macau‘s multi-billion dollar program looks set to shoot the integrated casino resort into the rarified air of the luxury stratosphere. With...
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The start of the 2012 Formula 1 season has brought with it more excitement than ever before. Fans are seeing close racing and hotly contested battles for both the world championship and the constructors’ championship. The first six events were...
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Electronic craps can be a great option if you want a quieter, lower stakes experience. You can find these machines in many casinos around the world, including Las Vegas and Macau.
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The undisputed biggest poker event of them all, the World Series of Poker, is underway again this year. It will be more of the same with a few tweaks to the schedule including one big announcement that has the potential to change the face of poker...
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It is difficult to find a national league that has the kinds of “battles within the battle” that the EPL does.
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Members of the casino industry from Macau to Las Vegas have been scratching their collective heads since the February launch of a new website, CasinoLeaks Macau. While the existence of the site has been widely reported, there has been little in the...
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G2E Asia is the biggest gaming showcase in Asia, and one of the industry’s most attended and respected conferences.
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The PokerStars Macau live poker room at Grand Lisboa closed in early March, the Asian poker scene has been abuzz with rumor and intrigue about if, when and where PokerStars might reopen in Macau. The PokerStars Macau live poker room is back...
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Peter Ebdon defeated Stephen Maguire in an epic final of the 2012 China Open snooker.
EXCLUSIVE: PokerStars Macau to return to Grand Waldo
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Since the PokerStars Macau live poker room at Grand Lisboa closed in early March, the Asian poker scene has been abuzz with rumor and intrigue about if, when and where...
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Demba Ba is an unexpected name amongst the top Premier League goal scorers so far this season.
High octane in 2012
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. The start of the 2012 Formula 1 season has brought with it more excitement than ever before. Fans are praying for close racing and hotly contested battles for both the...
G2E Asia: It's showtime!
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Booming industries such as gaming rely on cutting edge management, expertise and hardware. They need conferences and trade fairs to showcase their wares, and networking...
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The biggest ever slot jackpot in the history of Macau went off recently, It was HK$21 million. Nice!
Baccarat playing card abattoir
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. One of the unique things about squeeze baccarat is that the cards are only used once. The cards get squeezed and bent out of shape, never to be used again. A few of us...
G2E Asia: It’s showtime!
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Booming industries such as gaming rely on cutting edge management, expertise and hardware. They need conferences and trade fairs to showcase their wares, and networking...
Caribbean stud poker part B: Strategy 101
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. In the Jan/Feb issue of World Gaming we presented part A of our series on caribbean stud poker, which covered some history of caribbean stud and an explanation of the...
When the game turns crazy
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Inexperienced poker players sometimes get scared when the game turns crazy. Mark my words, a crazy game is exactly what you want. Just modify your game to minimize...
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Dragon Phoenix at the Venetian is a great game to play with a big group of friends. Check out our story explaining Dragon Phoenix.
AJ's payday
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Wynn Macau’s poker room manager AJ Brock has proven that his knowledge of poker is just as good on the table as it is off it, by taking down the Resorts World...
Chinese "Linsanity"
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Sometimes when the circus comes to town there is actually something worth taking a look at. Jeremy Lin might just be one of those rare overnight fairytales that becomes...
Battle of the brands
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Make no bones about it, there is a war happening right now in Macau. Wars are usually fought between countries, using weapons, and the prize is land. This war is...
Beware the big pair
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. There is nothing better than looking down at your hole cards and seeing a big pair. You think to yourself, “finally I can win a big hand!” It is better being...
China Open brings snooker’s best to Beijing
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Beijing will host this year’s China Open snooker tournament from March 26 to April 1. The total prize money will be a staggering £400,000 with £75,000 going to...