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IDNPLAY raises Macau’s poker stakes

This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Macau’s biggest annual gaming industry event, G2E Asia, was held at the Venetian Macao from 16 to 18 May 2017 and among the highlights of the exhibition and conference was a special charity poker tournament hosted by IDNPLAY. Held at...

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Babylon to host APT Macau

This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Having returned to Macau in 2016 for the first time in three years, the Asian Poker Tour is back once again in 2017 at its new Babylon Casino home. The Asian Poker Tour is coming back to Macau this month, with the popular tour setting up...

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Ride the Lightning

This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. Leading slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat has just launched its latest series, Lightning Link, onto the Macau market featuring a brand new range of Chinese-themed titles. The latest slot machine series to hit Macau’s casino floors is...

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Gift from above

This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of WGM. The recently renovated Jai Alai casino has delved deep into Macau’s history to bring back the unique “hanging basket” game that was once a favorite of the city’s VIP players. It’s 09:00 on a Friday morning and although Jai Alai...

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The history of craps

The history of gambling dice games is a long one, as dice have been used to gamble for thousands of years. Romans, Egyptians, American Indians and Koreans were all big dice players in some form or another. Many believe that dice games rose in popularity in Europe after the Crusades, as the Knights...