Macau Taipa Cotai Strip

US$38billion in gaming revenue for 2012

Macau annual revenue for 2012 raked in US$38billion. This is a record number of 13.5% YOY. For 2013, the forecast growth will be around 5-10% that is similar to China GDP rate.

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Macau December 2012

 

Macau Tower

 

MGM Macau

MGM Macau

Xmas Celebration

Xmas Celebration

 

Venetian Xmas 2012

Venetian Xmas 2012

Crown Macau

Crown Macau

Hacken Lee World Tour Venetian Macao Cotai Arena

Hacken Lee World Tour Venetian Macao Cotai Arena

 

 

Merry X’mas and Happy New Year

BGL Lesson 36 is ready for 12-12-12

In the tradition of Baccarat Great Learning, we present a special lesson for the special date of 12/12/12! In Lesson 36, The Queen of Clubs contributes such a cool material that took my breath away and with a reemphasizes of Lesson 22 of 9/9/9. I am simply in awe by the depth of her utilization of Xuan Xin’s teaching.  I wishes all readers and ardent followers of Baccarat Great Learning a fulfilling learning experience and happy holiday seasons! Click here to access Lesson 36 now. 

Lesson 36 :: 12/12/12 十二地支牌靴 12/12/12

Boss “Broken Tooth” freed from prison

The notorious triad boss, “Broken Tooth”, Wan Kuok-koi was released from the Macau prison yesterday after a 14 years sentence.  At around 6.50am in the early morning of the Coloane’s maximum security prison, dozens of media and reporters stake out the premise to witness his release and possibly some statements. He was quicked ushered by 2 bodyguards into a white Lexus and appears to be looking fit for the 57 years old.  Wan mentioned that  he do not want to affect Macau’s stability and there is absolutely no way he want to do that and wishes to be left alone. It was reportedly that a 100 table feast will be held to celebrate his freedom at Sheraton Macau.

Day 1 of ACOP 2012

Taiwanese poker pro, Kitty Kuo, leads the remaining 77 players heading into Day 2.

The Asia Championship of Poker is now underway between Oct 25 to Nov 11’12. The opening event drew 192 players for the HK$10,000 deepstack championship. The top 22 players will cash for a share of the HK$1.7m prize money, with eventual winner taking the purse of HK$420,000. More details here. Photo used with permission of PokerStarsMacau.com

Macao in Transparency (E6)

I started to shoot Macau streets with a color positive film (aka Slides, aka Transparency)

 

Wynn Macau

MGM & One Central Macau

 

Hotel Lisboa

 

Kam Pek Casino & President Casino

 

Wynn Macao Prosperity Tree

 

 

BGL Lesson 35 is ready !

 In Lesson 35 of Baccarat Great Learning, Master Zuan Xin teaches us his Eight Sayings. This looks like a simple lesson but the depth and experience of each saying can take a lifetime to learn. For the first time, there is a English translation of the Zuan Xin’s saying as well. Click here to access the lesson & download link.

Hot Summer in Macau

It’s a blistering hot summer here at 30 to 32 degree celsius!  Maximum UV index is expected to be 10, which is classified as Very High.

Macau Tower & Sai Van Bridge on a lovely sunny day

 

The Grand Lisboa Hotel Collection

One word : OPULENCE  to describe the exhilaration and awe of seeing rare and gigantic gold, jade, ivory and precious stone scultpure at The Grand Lisboa Hotel main lobby. As if you are transported and have a glimpse of Dr Stanley Ho’s private vault of precious collection. 

Peacock with golden feather perching over at The Grand Lisboa

Game of Chinese Emperor Throne

Imperial Dragon

Soaring Eagle

Heart of Gold….It is a massive gold sculpture and the feeling is amazing.

This is what i call a DRAGON Boat – Golden kind.

The adventure of the Monkey King – IVORY

The Eagle & the Crane