This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. Cotai 2.0 is coming, but can it be the saviour of the Macau gaming industry? With stock prices plummeting by close to 50 percent since January 2014, will the dramatic increase in supply of integrated resorts, starting from 27 May this...
Category - Gaming
Top of the slots
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. Having produced many of the most successful slots of all time, what new wonders will Aristocrat unveil at this year’s G2E Asia? When it comes to creating slots specifically geared towards the Asian market, none has enjoyed as much...
World’s worst bets (Part F)
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. In previous installments of this series, I have given examples of players willing to risk life and limb for the sake of insane wagers – but what about a willingness to risk the lives of others? Sadly, there has been no shortage over...
Pyramids of gold
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. Slots have come a long way over the years. Far from the original Liberty Bell slot invented in San Francisco way back in 1895, the slots of today feature stunning graphics, surround sound and even specially designed chairs that vibrate...
Shuffle up and deal
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2015 issue of WGM. Gaming, lottery entertainment and technology giant Scientific Games will be one of the more prominent exhibitors at this year’s G2E Asia with its Bally, Shuffle Master, and WMS brands taking center stage. They’ve provided us...
