Author - Pai Yao

Poker Tournament coverage

Jason rides the dragon for WGM

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...

Rugby (union) Sport

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...

Poker Poker profiles

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...

Gaming Gaming insights

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...

Cover features Lifestyle Travel

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...

Racing Sport

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...

Mixed martial arts Sport

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...

Sport Tennis

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...

Poker Secrets of poker

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...

Gaming Gaming insights

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...

Gaming Other casino games

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...

Poker Poker profiles

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...

Gaming Gaming insights

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...

Asian games Gaming

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...

Gaming Other casino games

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...

Football Sport

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...

Sport Tennis

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...

Poker Secrets of poker

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...

Poker The poker industry

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...

Asian games Gaming

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...

Poker The poker industry

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 Tournament coverage

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...

Lifestyle Party

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...

Lifestyle Party

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...

Baccarat Gaming

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...