Entries Categorized as 'Macau Events'

The Police Rocks Sell-out Crowd in Macau

Date February 11, 2008

Legendary group The Police, performed at the Venetian Macao on February 7 to a sell out crowd.

The Police Live in :: Wrapped Around Your Finger

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Asian i-Gaming Congress to Be Held in Macau from 26-28 February 2008

Date February 4, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Mr Francis Lui, Deputy Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), is confirmed to give the keynote address at AiG this year. Mr Lui has a unique vision for GEG and attributes the company’s success to the fact that it is owned and operated by Chinese and has a thorough background in hotel management and real estate development. The year-old StarWorld Hotel & Casino in is testament to that.

But what about the group’s online ambitions? How does he see the future for land-based casinos getting into the online space? And what of the outlook for Asia?

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Happy Chinese New Year of the Rat

Date February 4, 2008

A Happy New Year to our Chinese Readers who will be welcoming the Year of the Rat in 2008!

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2008 is the Year of the Rat, which is also known by its former name of Wu Zi.

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No Mercy in Macau for ‘Merciless’ Ray Mercer

Date January 26, 2008

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 by Heavyweight contender Derric Rossy over Ray Mercer at the Venetian Macao in China last night.

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Macau Getting Ready for Ray Mercer - Derric Rossy Fight

Date January 24, 2008

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>>

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Macau Jewellery Fair a Flop

Date January 17, 2008

Reports from the First Annual Jewelry and Watch Fair were mixed as the show came to a close, but most agreed the show did not live up to the expectations of the participants who made the long trip.

The inaugural show was held in the Venetian Macao’s convention centre, attracting buyers from mainland China. Rising diamond demand in the Far East brought traders with high expectations.

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Conmen Switches Genuine Diamond with Fake at Macau Jewellery Fair

Date January 11, 2008

Yesterday’s grand opening of the Macau International Jewellery and Watch Fair on the Strip was invaded by two purported buyers who allegedly swapped a genuine three-carat diamond with a replica.

The stall holder soon realised the switch and called the Judiciary Police who arrested the pair.

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Jewellery Trade Expects to Rake It in Macau

Date January 10, 2008

The first-ever Jewellery and Watch Fair opened today, further proof that this former Portuguese colony is giving Las Vegas a run for its money.

Eager to capitalize on the Chinese love of gambling, American-operated casinos such as the Venetian, Wynn and MGM Grand, have opened outposts here in recent months, helping to speed the transformation of this city into the Las Vegas of the Far East, right down to the indoor canals and singing gondoliers at the $2.4 billion Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel.

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