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WGM#38 NOV/DEC 2015

The Macau gaming industry is synonymous with junkets. First started by none other than Stanley Ho in the 1960s, these junkets and the VIP gamblers they provide have played a vital role in Macau’s rise over the past decade. However, the recent downturn has changed the landscape in this unique part of the world with the junket business suffering more than any other and a number of VIP rooms being forced to close in Macau over the past 12 months. So what does the future hold? In this issue of WGM, we speak exclusively to the Chairman of one of Macau’s biggest junket operators Tak Chun Group, Mr Levo Chan, about the current gaming climate, his expectations for the coming years and why Tak Chun has expanded while other junkets have slowed right down. Poker fans will enjoy our lengthy and intriguing interview with World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament Director Jack Effel who explains just how much goes into organizing the world’s biggest tournament series each and every year as well as regaling us with some of his favorite stories from the past. We tackle the smoking debate as Macau’s legislators decide whether to allow smoking in specially designated smoking lounges or ban the habit altogether, while our responsible gambling series sees us visit one of Macau’s main problem gambling treatment centres. In sport, we look at Manchester United’s big gamble on teen star Anthony Martial as well as examining which of the world’s major sports would benefit most from cracking the lucrative Chinese market. And our resident party animal tells us all about one of Macau’s newest trendy nightspots – Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge.

The Macau gaming industry is synonymous with junkets. First started by none other than Stanley Ho in the 1960s, these junkets and the VIP gamblers they provide have played a vital role in Macau’s rise over the past decade.

However, the recent downturn has changed the landscape in this unique part of the world with the junket business suffering more than any other and a number of VIP rooms being forced to close in Macau over the past 12 months. So what does the future hold? In this issue of WGM, we speak exclusively to the Chairman of one of Macau’s biggest junket operators Tak Chun Group, Mr Levo Chan, about the current gaming climate, his expectations for the coming years and why Tak Chun has expanded while other junkets have slowed right down.

Poker fans will enjoy our lengthy and intriguing interview with World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament Director Jack Effel who explains just how much goes into organizing the world’s biggest tournament series each and every year as well as regaling us with some of his favorite stories from the past.

We tackle the smoking debate as Macau’s legislators decide whether to allow smoking in specially designated smoking lounges or ban the habit altogether, while our responsible gambling series sees us visit one of Macau’s main problem gambling treatment centres.

In sport, we look at Manchester United’s big gamble on teen star Anthony Martial as well as examining which of the world’s major sports would benefit most from cracking the lucrative Chinese market.

And our resident party animal tells us all about one of Macau’s newest trendy nightspots – Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge.

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Being on the top floor of the building, the window actually sits<br />

behind part of the giant Galaxy logo built into the tower’s exterior and<br />

whether by design or chance the effect of the logo’s curves running<br />

across gives Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge a sort of art deco feel.<br />

Although designed primarily to function as a bar, Ritz-Carlton Bar<br />

& Lounge also prides itself on its food offerings which includes à la<br />

carte breakfast from 09:00 and afternoon tea, where you can enjoy a<br />

glass of champagne with savory treats such as Smoked Salmon with<br />

Tangerine Jam, Sakura Cream Cheese Puffs and Scones with Blueberry<br />

Jam and Clotted Cream.<br />

But it’s when the sun sets that this bar comes into its own, with<br />

the lively buzz of the after work crowd complemented by live music<br />

in the background. A pianist was the musician of choice when The<br />

Stallion pranced in which only added to that New York vibe.<br />

Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge is obviously one of the latest places<br />

to be seen with plenty of fine fillies to catch the eye of eager young<br />

stallions.<br />

For those keen to grab a bite while they’re kicking back there<br />

is an innovative Asian tapas menu, while Monday nights feature a<br />

MOP$188 happy hour between 18:00 and 20:00 with a limited list of<br />

drinks and nibbles.<br />

Macau has been crying out for more stylish bars – Ritz-Carlton Bar<br />

& Lounge fits the bill nicely.<br />

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