Category - Gaming

Gaming Mahjong

A king is crowned

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Japan’s Hiroshi Yamai emerged victorious as the World Richii Mahjong Championships enjoyed its highly successful debut in France. The first ever World Riichi Mahjong Championship is in the books. In Puteaux...

Gaming Slots and electronic gaming

Curse of the Machines

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Most things on this planet of ours – even if they are widely embraced – aren’t without their flaws. In recent years, the world of gaming has experienced a gradual shift in focus – particularly in Macau where...

Gaming Other casino games

Lunar Eclipse

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. With so many new gaming products hitting the market each year – all looking to gain their fair share of the market – it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. Not so Lunar Poker, which combines widespread...

Gaming Gaming insights

Macau’s next generation

This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Ed: WGM’s CEO Andrew W Scott was invited to conduct a session with students studying the Master of Science in International Integrated Resort Management at the University of Macau. He discussed World Gaming...

Baccarat Gaming

Follow the dragon

This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. With baccarat accounting for around MOP$330 billion, roughly US$41 billion, of Macau’s gaming revenue in 2013, it is no surprise that gaming companies are keen to offer up some interesting variations on this...