Category - Gaming

Gaming Gaming insights

Will Macau’s table cap go too far?

The impending opening of Galaxy Phase 2 and Broadway at Galaxy late next month signals the start of a busy two years in Cotai with a total of eight new properties due to open their doors by the end of 2017. It is hoped their arrival will help spark a resurgence in Macau following a tough 12 months...

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Cambodia ups the ante

Cambodia is upping the ante when it comes to promoting itself as both a tourist destination and an alternative gaming destination to Macau, with local carrier Cambodia Bayon Airlines offering an expanded service featuring weekend flights between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The 35-minute flights...

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The hour of no power

A casino without power is a lot like a bar with no beer – useless. So there were no doubt a few raised eyebrows across Macau when the lights went out at around 11am yesterday – the second blackout in just a few weeks. Of course, the properties all have backup power generators for exactly this...

Gaming Slots and electronic gaming

Bang those buttons

It’s a question I’ve heard asked many times – is there a strategy to playing a slot tournament? The short answer is yes although the skill factor compared to a baccarat, blackjack or poker tournament is hugely diminished. In those other tournament types you need to know the game as...

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Lotto no skill? You might be surprised

You would think lottery draws would require the least amount of skill of any form of gambling. After all it is all luck, isn’t it? You mark the numbers and the machine spits out the balls. If your numbers come up, you win. Even though you have no control over the balls that come out, you...