This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. In August World Gaming in conjunction with PokerStars Macau held a freeroll poker tournament online for our readers. The prize was a HK$20,000 package which included...
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Rugby World Cup 2011
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Rugby World Cup is about to get underway in New Zealand and rugby fanatics will have six weeks to lap it all up. You might be forgiven for assuming those eccentric...
Asia’s southern frontier: a guide to Australian casinos
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Australia is a country born on gambling and there are many world-class venues where you will feel right at home. Compared to Asia, Australia has followed a more European...
Shaq is back
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. He might not be seven feet tall, or a basketballer for that matter, but Hung-Sheng ‘Shaq’ Lin from Taiwan is making just as much noise as his namesake, but...
Asia's southern frontier: a guide to Australian casinos
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Australia is a country born on gambling and there are many world-class venues where you will feel right at home. Compared to Asia, Australia has followed a more European...
The martingale system
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The martingale is one of the simplest, oldest and best known betting systems on the planet. It has been around even longer than the casinos. We take a look at this...
Make your fortune playing three card poker
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Last issue we introduced the game of ‘Fortune Three Card Poker’. Here are a few follow up tips on how to get the best out of your playing experience. If you...
Boracay: Asia’s hidden gem
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. One of Asia’s best travel secrets is that the region’s greatest value beach holiday destinations can be found in the Philippines. With 7,101 islands there is...
Thoroughbred racing around the world
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Thoroughbred horse racing is big business. The UK, US, Middle East, Asia and Australia are big players in this industry where the money involved is astronomical. The...
Ground and pound in macau
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Mixed martial arts, or MMA as it is commonly known, is arguably the world’s fastest growing sport. As fight fans grow tired of the corruption and the boring...
Lethal Li proves WGM right
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. China’s world class champion Li Na has become the first Chinese Grand Slam Champion, as predicted by World Gaming magazine. Li Na’s victory over Francesca...
The lowdown on lowball: 2 to 7 triple draw
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Many newcomers to the game think poker is all about Texas hold’em. Like most card games, poker has many variations. It’s up to you to discover which version...
The Sunday million: an internet institution
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. PokerStars ‘Sunday Million’ poker tournament has a rich history and after years of consistent growth it has established itself as the premier weekly online...
Galaxy Macau exceeds expectations
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The dust has settled and with Macau’s latest mega resort now open on the Cotai Strip, the Galaxy Entertainment Group are all smiles. The long awaited opening of...
Fortune three card poker: how to play the game
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The first thing you need to know about fortune three card poker is that it really isn’t poker at all. It is a casino table game that uses a few poker principles...
The Eagle soars at the Rio
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Eagle is one of the smartest and most well-connected members of the World Gaming magazine gang, and when it comes to hitting the tables no one loves the thrill more...
David Jung: a hero in the making
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. David Jung, former regional director of Asia for PokerStars, is one of Asia’s leading experts in gaming and particularly poker. He was instrumental in legalising...
Sands turns seven
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Mark your calendar! It’s the Sands’ seventh birthday and you get the rewards! The month of May not only heralds the opening of the new Galaxy Macau super...
Let’s get ‘Go’ing
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Our last issue included an article explaining the history of the board game ‘Go’. Let’s now move on to the rules of the game. Go is said to be based on war, and as...
Dragon phoenix at the Venetian
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Venetian has introduced a new game to Macau called Dragon Phoenix. For those who have never played it World Gaming takes a comprehensive look at this new take on a...
The man called Rooney
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Who is Wayne Rooney? It’s a question that has proven elusive for many. The media-shy, 25-year-old has been hammering footballs into the back of the net in the...
Tennis: from a humble beginning
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Tennis is one of the few sports that can legitimately lay claim to being truly worldwide. It is played in every corner of the globe and tennis champions have appeared...
The set peddler
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Read and learn fellow poker players! There are many ways to play cash poker against average opposition that reduce the chance of you losing major pots. This is not the...
Not guilty in Hong Kong poker house case
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Last year World Gaming reported on the arrest of 178 people at the closing night party of the Hong Kong Poker House (HKPH). For readers not familiar with the case, visit...
Let's get 'Go'ing
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Our last issue included an article explaining the history of the board game ‘Go’. Let’s now move on to the rules of the game. Go is said to be based on war, and as...
The Asian poker boom hits PokerStars Macau
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. It has taken a few years but it is finally safe to say that the poker boom has hit Macau and the PokerStars room at the Grand Lisboa is its epicenter. The PokerStars...
Poker major tourneys wrap
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Unlike many other sports and pastimes, the poker world goes into full swing during December and January. Three major poker tournaments took place during these months and...
WGM first birthday party
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. World Gaming magazine’s first birthday last December proved to be a hotly sought after pre-Christmas invitation, and no wonder since the party was held at the new...
No stress at the Whisky Bar
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Location: 16th floor, StarWorld Hotel Opening Hours: Sun to Thu: 17:00 to 02:00 Fri to Sat: 17:00 to 03:00 The Whisky Bar at...
Queen crowned "King of baccarat"
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Late last year Ms Qin was crowned ‘King of Baccarat’ at The Venetian Macao, earning her not only the prestigious title but also a million dollar pay-day. Is...