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Casinos of Macao
http://www.sina.com.cn 2002/12/18 11:38  中国周刊

  The most shining scen-ery of Macao at night may be the neon lights of Hotel Lisboa which is the largest casino in Macao. Macao's casinos offer the largest variety of casino games anywhere in the world, combining both established western favorites with long popular eastern games as blackjack, baccarat, pai kao, roulette, boulette, boule, "Big and small" fantan and pacapio, or choose from the array of slot machines which are computer-linked for super jackpot payouts.Established in 1970, the Hotel Lisboa is much like a honeycomb in a whole while its windows similar to the ancient Chinese currency.

  At early 7 pm, it has been crammed with the gamblers from the whole world. Most of them prefer enter the abyss through the side door with the hope to making a fortune while some stridesintosthe main gate, which is much like the horrific teeth of tiger in form. They maybe are definitely the resolute optimist whole dreams to pull the tiger teeth out.

  Hockshops are boomed around the Hotel Lisboa which are open for 24 hours. The hostages will be sold if their masters failed to redeem them timely. The reality is cruel, right"

  According to the rule, mobile phones, cameras and dangerous articles are forbidden to enter the gamble heaven. The players are also had to pass the security check to prevent the robbing. Apart from the guards, there are also many Nepal mercenary army men densely covering the gambling hall. In addition, there are 600 pickup cameras follow up the steps of each client from the very time of their entry no matterswheresthey go.

  Beside the Hotel Lisboa, there is the Macao Palace on a converted ferry moored in the Outer Harbor, the Jai Alai Casino close to the Macao Ferry Teminal, the casinos in the Mandarin Oriental, Hyatt Regency, New Century, Pousada Marina Infante and Kingsway hotels, a smaller gaming hall in the holiday Inn and the Kam Pek casino which is the only one to accept local money for all games while elsewhere Hong Kong dollars are needed.

  Visitors to the casinos should read the sign at each entrance, urging players to hazard only what they can afford at the gaming tables. Winners are not obliged to tip, but croupiers will usally deduct about 10% of the winnings. There is no entry fee the casinos, but admission is refused to foreigners under 18 years of age and 21 years for local residents.




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