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New year, same problems

Between them Macau’s casinos made more than US$40 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2014 – not bad given this was the first time in more than a decade that gaming revenue had gone backwards – but if ever there was a time for concern it is now. Last week was Chinese New Year...

Gaming

Macau’s loss the world’s gain

Times may be tough for Macau’s casinos right now – if you can call an annual combined profit of US$44 billion last year tough – but their loss is the world’s gain with properties in Australia and Cambodia reporting impressive growth in 2014 and rumors out of Las Vegas suggesting a...

Gaming Other games

The world’s worst bets (Part E)

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2015 issue of WGM. Putting your money where your mouth is constitutes powerful wisdom in gambling circles. If you are ready to back up your opinions with cold, hard cash – and in extreme cases, your life – you will earn all the more respect for it. But...

Baccarat Gaming

Baccarat without the juice

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2015 issue of WGM. No matter what their table game of choice is, players the world over generally agree on one thing – a fast game is a good game. Lose a hand? Quick, let’s move onto the next one. Had a win? Let’s go for another! It’s a...

Gaming Slots and electronic gaming

Aristocrat’s new beginnings

This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2015 issue of WGM. Macau’s casino revenue might have flattened last year but 2015 signals the dawn of an exciting new era with the opening of Galaxy Phase 2 and Broadway in the coming months. This also represents a unique opportunity for gaming...