WGM#34 MAR/APR 2015

Macau may still be the hub of gaming in Asia but with the Chinese government’s anti-corruption crackdown ramping up and visa restrictions being tightened, many players are starting to look for other nearby alternatives such as the Philippines or Singapore. Among the latest to join the queue is Vietnam where The Grand Ho Tram Strip, about a two hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, presents a compelling case as one of the finest integrated resorts we’ve seen. In this issue of WGM we take an in-depth look at Ho Tram where we discovered not only a luxurious 5-star hotel and casino but a world class 18-hole golf course designed by none other than Greg Norman – all set right alongside a pristine two kilometre beach! We also sit down for a lengthy chat with President Shaun McCamley about the work he has done to fine tune the property’s gaming offerings since taking over the top job in October as well as some exciting new developments to come in the near future. WGM recently announced the winner of our popular Model Search competition and this issue we feature a special 10-page photo shoot with Kooky and chat to her about her journey from Manila to Macau model! We also speak with Aristocrat’s new Managing Director Asia-Pacific Vincent Kelly as the region’s biggest slot machine supplier prepare for a huge few years ahead. In sport, we delve into the complex world of football in China following the national side’s impressive performance at the recent Asian Cup in Australia and celebrate the nation’s growing stature on the world stage with a feature on snooker star Ding Junhui and badminton’s Chen Long who both reached number one in the world in December. And our Panda restaurant review takes us to Hotel Okura at Galaxy where Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato impressed us with an exquisite lunch.

Macau may still be the hub of gaming in Asia but with the Chinese government’s anti-corruption crackdown ramping up and visa restrictions being tightened, many players are starting to look for other nearby alternatives such as the Philippines or Singapore.

Among the latest to join the queue is Vietnam where The Grand Ho Tram Strip, about a two hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, presents a compelling case as one of the finest integrated resorts we’ve seen. In this issue of WGM we take an in-depth look at Ho Tram where we discovered not only a luxurious 5-star hotel and casino but a world class 18-hole golf course designed by none other than Greg Norman – all set right alongside a pristine two kilometre beach! We also sit down for a lengthy chat with President Shaun McCamley about the work he has done to fine tune the property’s gaming offerings since taking over the top job in October as well as some exciting new developments to come in the near future.

WGM recently announced the winner of our popular Model Search competition and this issue we feature a special 10-page photo shoot with Kooky and chat to her about her journey from Manila to Macau model! We also speak with Aristocrat’s new Managing Director Asia-Pacific Vincent Kelly as the region’s biggest slot machine supplier prepare for a huge few years ahead.

In sport, we delve into the complex world of football in China following the national side’s impressive performance at the recent Asian Cup in Australia and celebrate the nation’s growing stature on the world stage with a feature on snooker star Ding Junhui and badminton’s Chen Long who both reached number one in the world in December.

And our Panda restaurant review takes us to Hotel Okura at Galaxy where Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato impressed us with an exquisite lunch.