Archive for August, 2010

Chinese Like Gambling More Than Oil Or Gold

I thought I was prepared for my first visit to China. Back in 2006, I started visiting the country regularly for a business venture. But my first time there, I saw something completely unexpected... It wasn't the booming economy. Or the jungle of brand-new skyscrapers. Or even the sheer number of people. No. What amazed me most was

Taiwan Man Debit Card Got Swiped US$2 Million in Macau

A Taiwanese businessman in Shanghai who had 12.19 million yuan swiped from his debit card - after he unwittingly revealed his password during a public ATM transaction in Hong Kong - lost his appeal to the Shanghai Municipal Higher People's Court to compensate his money on account of his own negligence in making the transactions. Debit

Galaxy Macau

Galaxy Macau Resort, this expansive resort at the fabled Cotai Strip, is scheduled to open for business early 2011, includes a deluxe hotel and a huge themed casino. Guest can expect a relaxing environment and courteous service in every one of the 2,000 and more deluxe rooms and suites available in the hotel. Galaxy

Trinity Macau

James Packer's third Macau casino, Trinity Macau, is expected to cost at least $US675 million and was expected open in late 2012, however the project has still not started. The third project is expected to be a tower/hotel development with at least 200 casino tables and 300 poker machines. Trinity Macau.

Greek Mythology Casino

Greek Mythology Casino officially opened in New Century Hotel on December 23, 2004. It's located directly opposite Altira Macau, and has a total gross floor area of +/- 360,000 sq ft. The casino has about 623 gaming tables, there are plans for a new hotel wing will be built to house another 500 gaming tables.

SJM Leads Macau Casino Stocks Higher on Plan to Limit Expansion

SJM Holdings Ltd., the Macau casino operator controlled by billionaire Stanley Ho, led Hong Kong- listed gambling companies higher as analysts said they would benefit from a plan to limit further expansion of the industry. SJM climbed 6.3 percent, the most in more than a month, after Fernando Chui, the enclave's chief executive, said in his

Wine & Gourmet Asia. 28-30 Oct 10

This year Vintage takes prominence at Wine & Gourmet Asia in Macau. Back for the third time, the trade fair will feature wines from Australia, California, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, South Africa among many others. Wines are the focus at Wine & Gourmet Asia 2009. The only dedicated trade fair for the

Galaxy StarWorld

Galaxy StarWorld Casino is located at the center of Avenida de Amizade, which is downtown right in the Macau Golden Triangle. It is about one mile away from the Macau Ferry Terminal, which is easily accessible by land, sea or air through Hong Kong airport. The striking design and modern facilities has made Galaxy

MGM Grand Macau Posts Better Results

MGM Grand Macau earned operating income of US$40 million (MOP320 million) in the second quarter of 2010, including depreciation expenses of US$21 million. The results show a significant improvement compared to an operating loss of US$8 million in the second quarter of 2009, which included depreciation expenses of US$22 million. MGM Grand Macau is a

Kam Pek Casino. Casino Lisboa

Kam Pek Casino is one off those small hard-core Chinese VIP casinos, which can easily be reached via the enclosed walkways from the Casino Lisboa. It caters mainly for invited VIP's for it's four VIP rooms, but since the introduction of Paradise Casino is also open for mass gaming through the use of Live Baccarat