Archive for January, 2008

And Now the Brits Are Coming to Macau!

The British Business Association of Macau (BBAM) opened a representational office in Macau Thursday that aims to be the "starting point" for new business opportunities and provide support for the British business community. Henry Brockman, the chairman of the association, said that there were currently some 40 British companies in Macau, or which had string business

No Mercy in Macau for 'Merciless' Ray Mercer

Don King and Bob Arum tried to bring Boxing here, said Sal Musumeci President and CEO of Final Forum Boxing. Not only did we bring it here we leave here with a new champion with his eyes set on one of the World Champions! Musumeci was on cloud nine following the lopsided Unanimous Decision scored

Four Seasons Hotel Macao at The Cotai Strip Now Recruiting

Four Seasons Hotel Macao at The Cotai Strip will offer our guests their own private Macau in the heart of the premier Cotai Strip. An elegant, refined world of privileged access, of energy and excitement in an intimate atmosphere of elite gaming, high-end shopping, world-class entertainment and dining, and the Four Seasons style of indulgent

Hong Kong Jockey Club Loses Out to Glitzy Macau Casinos

The 124-year-old Hong Kong Jockey Club, whose racetrack revenues are one of the secrets of the territory's economic success, is facing a decidedly modern threat: glitzy casinos being built by Las Vegas operators in nearby Macau.The new competitors are draining away at least $2.4 billion a year in potential betting revenue, or about 20 percent

Macau Getting Ready for Ray Mercer – Derric Rossy Fight

Former WBO heavyweight champion Ray Mercer (35-6-1, 26 KOs) and current New York State heavyweight beltholder Derric Rossy (17-1, 10 KOs) appeared before the Chinese press at the Venetian in Macau, China yesterday. The fight is on Saturday, 26th January 2008 at 7:00PM. Check here for tickets>> They collide Saturday night in what is being billed

Sofitel Ponte 16 to Introduce French Flavours

Groups of waiters serve each other in the never before used restaurant overlooking the silver waters escaping from the Pearl River, while downstairs a casino full of croupiers play pretend baccarat to the music of a rehearsing saxophonist and keyboard player. The Ponte 16 Casino Hotel in Macau is preparing for its February 1 curtain-call.

Nevada Gaming Board Regulators Tells Macau Be Prepared!

Asia's casinos, including Macau, need strong internal controls and surveillance to guard against organised efforts to cheat them, a member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said on Wednesday. While Las Vegas once had a reputation for mafia infiltration, Randall Sayre told reporters that those now attempting to cheat its casinos "are not necessarily connected to

Macau Government Cracking Down Seriously on Illegal Workers

The Macau Government is to come down hard on the employment of illegal workers by increasing penalties of up to 1.5 million patacas or three years imprisonment. These proposals, discussed by the Executive Council and contained in a bill to be sent to the Legislative Assembly, are aimed at regulating the employment of imported labour. The bill

Southeast Asia Visitor Arrivals to Macau Soared by 81.2%

The number of visitor arrivals to Macau reached 2,618,823 in December 2007, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.1%. Visitors from Mainland China and Hong Kong rose by 26.8% and 2.7% respectively, with those from Southeast Asia soared by 81.2%. Meanwhile, same-day visitors accounted for 50.6% of the total arrivals, at 1,324,030. The majority of the visitors

Vincent Capillarie Completes Successful Test with ART Motorsports

French kart driver Vincent Capillaire acquitted himself well in testing one of the Asia Racing team (ART) Motorsports Formula Renault 2.0 race cars at Zhuhai International Circuit. The Macanese team based in China continued its preparations for the 2008 Asian Formula Renault Challenge with another test-day test at ZIC. The main focus of attention for the