Recession? What recession? Macau’s first quarter gross casino gaming revenue for 2009 has everyone wondering if the global recession has come and gone. At $3.25 billion (U.S.), gross revenue for Q1 2009 is 8 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2008. It is also higher than every quarterly revenue figure in 2007. After four …

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Last year gaming revenues in Macau surpassed both Atlantic City and Las Vegas combined, pretty much taking apart the argument that the world is oversaturated with gaming venues. America’s Wynn Resorts, MGM Mirage and Las Vegas Sands have bet billions on the peninsula and despite the global economic slowdown, the mathematics behind the world’s fastest …

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Baccarat  No other game in the casino is more susceptible to attack from cheaters than Baccarat. The size and shape of the table, as well as the way the game is played, allow a number of different avenues for assaulting the casino’s bankroll. Following is a list of factors that contribute to Baccarat’s vulnerability: • …

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