Author - Pai Yao

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...

Asian games Gaming

Ready, set…Go!

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The ancient game of Go has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries and remains one of Asia’s most played games. In this issue World Gaming looks at the...

Asian games Gaming

Lucky

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The unique game of lucky (or dice poker) combines poker skills and luck at the dice. It’s traditionally played to while away the hours at a bar. If you’re...

Sport Tennis

Lethal Li falls just one short

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Chinese tennis has announced its arrival to the world, thanks to Li Na and her incredible performance in this year’s Australian Open. Kim Clijsters triumphed in...

Football Sport

Blue samuri bounce the Socceroos

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The 2011 Asian Football Championship has come to an end and it was the Japanese who triumphed after a searing extra time goal. The Australian team (the Socceroos) were...

Cricket Sport

Cricket takes the world stage

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Cricket is arguably the second biggest sport in the world behind football. This may sound like an outrageous claim to some, considering many countries have absolutely no...

Gaming Gaming insights

Stake management

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. World Gaming magazine gives you the best tips on how to bet and enjoy different forms of gaming. Let’s take that a little further and examine the issue of how much...

Poker Tournament coverage

APT first to roll in 2011

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. After a great tournament in Cebu, Philippines in January the Asian Poker Tour (APT) will continue its 2011 touring season at Resorts World Manila from 28 March with its...

Golf Sport

Swing easy

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming Magazine. Macau is the well established home of gaming in Asia. Yet Macau is still catching up compared to other gaming capitals like Las Vegas and Monte Carlo when it comes to...

Gaming Gaming insights

The year of the rabbit: your luck for 2011

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. In 2011 Chinese New Year falls on 3 February, so expect plenty of fireworks on the night of 2 February! Following our tradition set last year, World Gaming once again...

Gaming Gaming insights

Macau: Asia's new mice capital

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming Magazine. Though gaming is still number one, Macau continues to work on diversifying. Organisations of all sizes and industries in Asia are discovering Macau is the perfect place...

Poker Tournament coverage

German claims historic title

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. German Julian Hasse outlasted a record field of 254 to take down the Macau Poker Cup Championship and over HK$1 million in the process. The PokerStars Macau poker room...

Gaming Gaming insights

Macau: Asia’s new mice capital

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming Magazine. Though gaming is still number one, Macau continues to work on diversifying. Organisations of all sizes and industries in Asia are discovering Macau is the perfect place...

Gaming Other games

Monopoly

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming Magazine. At World Gaming we usually discuss games created specifically for betting. We also touch on ancient classics like Backgammon or traditional Asian games played...

Gaming Gaming insights

What it means to turn 1

This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. First birthdays are always special. It signifies having made it through the first year of life and a readiness to really start taking on the world. World Gaming magazine...

Poker Tournament coverage

APT's turn to dazzle Macau

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. The competition continues between the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) as both competitions look to tie up market share of world-class...

Poker Secrets of poker

Poker's dirty dozen

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. In poker you can find yourself at a table for long periods of time with the same group of people, and this can make for a fairly intense experience. Many of the people...

Gaming Other casino games

Pick your wheel

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Roulette is a simple game, but not all roulette wheels are created equal. We take a look at the European and the American roulette wheels and reveal an intriguing...

Gaming Other games

Betting in backgammon

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. In the last two issues of World Gaming we discussed the history and rules of this wonderful game. Now we’re going to cover the rules and practices surrounding...

Sport Tennis

Macau tennis showdown: world class

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Cotai Arena at the Venetian has again brought a world-class tennis event to Macau. In its four year history the Venetian Macau Tennis Showdown has attracted names...

Lifestyle See and do

Macau international fireworks competition

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Fireworks are as Chinese as dumplings and panda bears. For centuries the Chinese have lit the sky with fireworks displays that have left generations cheering in...

Poker Poker rooms

Metro card club turning heads

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Metro Card Club is amongst best run card rooms I have ever played in. Open 24/7, it has everything that a serious poker player could want and is right in the heart...

Poker Tournament coverage

APT’s turn to dazzle Macau

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. The competition continues between the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) as both competitions look to tie up market share of world-class...

Poker Secrets of poker

Poker’s dirty dozen

This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. In poker you can find yourself at a table for long periods of time with the same group of people, and this can make for a fairly intense experience. Many of the people...

Gaming Other games

Backgammon: the basics

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. In the last issue of World Gaming we talked about the history of this wonderful game. Today let’s talk about the basics of how backgammon is played. Backgammon is...

Cover features Lifestyle Party

Macau likes to party

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Macau is so much more than just the Asian version of Las Vegas. It has its own culture, its own feel and as we have discussed in the past many things that Vegas simply...

Basketball Sport

Kobe makes it five!

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Without doubt Kobe Bryant is a sensational basketball player. The debate that continues to have fans and sports experts in furious discussion is whether he is truly one...

Asian games Gaming

Liar!

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. In nearly every bar or nightclub in Macau you will see guys and girls shaking cups of dice and slamming them down on the table. You will then see frantic hand signals...

Poker The poker industry

Hong Kong poker in turmoil

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Over the last few months police had raided three Hong Kong poker clubs, and at least one more had voluntarily closed down. But those raids were nothing compared to what...