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Altira Macau
Altira Macau (formerly known as Crown Macau) is located on the northern side of Macau's Taipa Island. The change of name were caused by the opening of Crown Towers Macau in June 2009 as part of the City of Dreams development. It contains 220 gaming tables, 500 gaming machines, and 216 guest rooms (previously known as Crown Casino). At 160 meters, Altira Macau is the highest building in Taipa. It is built and operated by Melco Crown Entertainment, a joint venture by Hong Kong based Melco International Development Limited and Australian based Crown Limited. It opened on May 12, 2007, and James Packer was present for the opening ceremony. Chow Yun-fat was Crown Macau's commercial spokesman in 2007.
Coordinates: 22°09′42″N 113°33′18″E / 22.16163°N 113.554894°E / 22.16163; 113.554894
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Casa Real Casino
Coordinates: 22°11′48″N 113°33′13″E / 22.196619°N 113.553513°E / 22.196619; 113.553513
The Casa Real Casino (Chinese: 澳門皇家金堡娛樂場) is a casino located within the Casa Real Hotel on Macau peninsula. It has 53 gambling tables and 123 slot machines.
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Cotai
Coordinates: 22°08′27″N 113°33′47″E / 22.14082°N 113.56310°E / 22.14082; 113.56310
Cotai (Chinese: 路氹城) is a 5.2 km2 piece of newly reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane islands in Macau, that has not yet been assigned to any of the freguesias. The Chinese and Portuguese names are a portmanteau of the two islands, Coloane and Taipa.
Cotai was created to provide Macau with a new gambling and tourism area since Macau is so densely populated and land is scarce. The Cotai Strip is the name used more commonly for this area in Cotai where the casinos and hotels are currently being built.
Galaxy entertainment's Grand Waldo Hotel was the first casino to commence operations in Cotai, opening its doors in May, 2006. The construction of many other casino and hotel projects is currently underway. The largest and most notable property on Cotai so far is Las Vegas Sands' Venetian Macao, which opened its doors on August 28, 2007.Melco PBL Holdings opened the City of Dreams directly across the street from the Venetian on June 1, 2009.
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Cotai Strip
The Cotai Strip is the casino and tourism project in the Cotai District, of Macau, it derives its name from the Las Vegas Strip although it is on a considerably smaller scale.
The project is funded by Las Vegas Sands, which currently has a trademark application pending with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name "Cotai Strip". However, the name Cotai Strip is used generically by the press, as well as other Cotai Strip casino companies, such as Melco-PBL and Galaxy Entertainment, in their financial filings and websites.
The name "Cotai" is a portmanteau of the names of the two islands, Taipa Island and Coloane Island.
Galaxy Entertainment's Grand Waldo Hotel was the first casino to open on the Cotai Strip, commencing operations in 2006. Las Vegas Sands’ Venetian Macao opened on August 28, 2007, and was a major milestone for the project.
The following properties have opened:
On 24 March 2011, Las Vegas Sands announced it has terminated a hotel-management agreement with Shangri-La International Hotel Management for its new casino resort development being built on plots 5 and 6 in Cotai. Las Vegas Sands is now allegedly in talks with InterContinental Hotels Group PLC to manage the two hotel towers at its USD 4.1 billion expansion project, the Dow Jones Newswires reported quoting a person familiar with the matter.
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Grand Lisboa
Grand Lisboa (Chinese: 新葡京) is a 58-floor, 261-metre-tall (856 ft) hotel in Macau, owned by Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau and designed by Hong Kong architects Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man. Its casino and restaurants were opened on February 11, 2007, while the hotel was opened in December 2008. The casino offers 800 mass gaming tables and 1000 slot machines. The hotel contains 430 hotel rooms and suites. The Grand Lisboa is the tallest building in Macau and the 118th Tallest Building in the World (by architectural structure). The casino is the first in Macau to offer Texas hold 'em poker ring games. It was also the first to offer craps, though several other casinos in Macau now offer the game.
Joël Robuchon joined the group in 2007 as the head chef of the hotel restaurant, Robuchon a Galera, which in 2008 was awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide. The wine list features over 7,400 wines and has won the Wine Spectator “Grand Award”.
The Star of Stanley Ho is on permanent display at the Casino Grand Lisboa. According to the Gemological Institute of America, the 218.08 carats (43.62 g) diamond is the largest cushion shaped internally flawless D-color diamond in the world.
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Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 4.2-mile (6.8 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Clark County, Nevada. The Strip is not located within the city of Las Vegas proper— it passes through the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester, which are south of the Las Vegas city limits. Most of the Strip has been designated an All-American Road.
Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on the Las Vegas Strip. Fifteen of the world's 25 largest hotels by room count are on the Strip, with a total of over 62,000 rooms.
One of the most visible aspects of Las Vegas' cityscape is its use of dramatic architecture. The modernization of hotels, casinos, restaurants, and residential high-rises on the Strip has established the city as one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
Historically, the casinos that were not in Downtown Las Vegas along Fremont Street were restricted to outside of the city limits on Las Vegas Boulevard. In 1959 the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was constructed exactly 4.5 miles (7.2 km) outside of the city limits. The sign is today about 0.4 miles (0.64 km) south of the southernmost entrance to Mandalay Bay (the southernmost casino).
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Macau
Coordinates: 22°10′N 113°33′E / 22.167°N 113.55°E / 22.167; 113.55
Macau (Chinese: 澳門), also spelled Macao (
/məˈkaʊ/), is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta across from Hong-Kong which is to the east, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.
The territory's economy is heavily dependent on gambling and tourism, but also includes manufacturing.
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and is both the first and last European colony in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20 December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer. Macau was first lent by the Chinese empire as a trading port in the 16th century, and had to administer the city under Chinese authority and sovereignty. In 1887, Macau became a colony of the Portuguese empire and its sovereignty transferred to the Portuguese.
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Macau Peninsula
Macau Peninsula is the oldest and most populous part of Macau. It has an area of 8.5 km² (4 x 1.8) and is geographically connected to Guandong province, at the northeast, through an isthmus 200-metre wide. The peninsula, together with the city centre of Zhuhai, sits on an island separated from the continent by distributaries of the Pearl River. The Border Gate (Chinese: 關閘;Portuguese: Portas do Cerco) was built on the northern isthmus. At the south, the peninsula is connected to Taipa Island by three bridges. The longest axis (4-kilometre) extends from the Border Gate to the southwestern edge, Barra (媽閣嘴). There is a western Inner Harbour (內港), and an eastern Outer Harbour (外港). The 93-metre Guia Hill (松山) is the highest point on the peninsula, which is, on an average, 50 to 75 metres. Many coastal places are reclaimed from sea.
The peninsula corresponds to the historical Concelho de Macau, which is divided into five regions, nominally parishes, with no authority:
Coordinates: 22°11′53″N 113°32′50″E / 22.1980°N 113.5473°E / 22.1980; 113.5473
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Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo (French: Monte-Carlo, Occitan: Montcarles, Monégasque: Monte-Carlu) is an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco.
Monte Carlo is widely known for its casino and its prominence. The permanent population is about 15,000 in Quarter. Monte Carlo quarter includes not only Monte Carlo proper where the Le Grand Casino is located, it also includes the neighbourhoods of Saint-Michel, Saint-Roman/Tenao, and the beach community of Larvotto. It is also one of Monaco's 10 wards, with a population of 3,500. It borders the French town of Beausoleil (sometimes referred to as Monte-Carlo-Supérieur).
The "Monte Carlo" name is of Italian origin, meaning "Mount Charles" named after the Prince Charles III of Monaco during the time of his reign.
Founded in 1866, Monte Carlo has a name of Italian origin meaning "Mount Charles", in honor of the then-reigning prince, Charles III of Monaco. The specific mountain is the escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps on which the town stands.
The history of the area and the ruling Grimaldi family, however, dates back centuries. The port of Monaco is first mentioned in historical records as early as 43 BC, when Julius Caesar concentrated his fleet there while waiting in vain for Pompey. In the 12th century, the area fell under the sovereignty of Genoa, which was granted the entire coastline from Porto Venere to Monaco. After much conflict, the Grimaldis regained the rock in 1295, but suffered a significant amount of opposition in the ensuing years. In 1506 the Monegasques, under Lucien, Lord of Monaco, were under siege for some four months by the Genoan army, which had ten times the number of men. Monaco officially received full autonomy in 1524, but experienced difficulty retaining power, and on occasions briefly fell under the domination of Spain, Sardinia, and France.
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Ponte 16
Coordinates: 22°11′55″N 113°32′13″E / 22.19853°N 113.53688°E / 22.19853; 113.53688
Ponte 16 Resort Macau (traditional Chinese: 十六浦), on Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos in Macau is a hotel and casino resort co-developed by SJM - Investment Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, who owns 51% of the project and Macau Success Limited who owns 49% of the project. The resort opened on 1 February 2008.
Shows are staged there including international groups from South Africa, Taiwan and more. In 2009 a South African group performed a lovely show with performers like singer Monique Magerstein, who praised the Ponte 16 and Macau after performing there.
There are numerous Michael Jackson items on exhibition in Ponte 16, including the glove he wore when he first performed his moonwalk on television. Jackson's glove was sold to the casino at New York’s Julien’s Auctions at a whopping US$350,000, eight times the auctioneer’s minimum estimated price.
Ponte 16 was the first fisherman's port, resplendent in the colonial architecture of the day, a hub of diverse cultural influences. In the mid 1900s, Chinese triads and gangs moved in and the area became known for gambling. The Inner Harbor reigned as the city's economic center up until the 1970s, when commercial activities began to decline with the relocation of the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal.
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Portugal
Portugal
i/ˈpɔrtʃʉɡəl/ (Portuguese: Portugal, IPA: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa) is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula . Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal. The country is named after its second largest city, Porto, whose Latin name was Portus Cale.
The land within the borders of the current Portuguese Republic has been continuously settled since prehistoric times: occupied by Celts like the Gallaeci and the Lusitanians, integrated into the Roman Republic and later settled by Germanic peoples such as the Suebi, Swabians, Vandals and the Visigoths. In the 8th century most of the Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Moorish invaders professing Islam, which were later expelled by the Knights Templar under the Order of Christ. During the Christian Reconquista, Portugal established itself as an independent kingdom from León in 1139, claiming to be the oldest European nation state.
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Sands Macao
Sands Macao (Chinese: 金沙娛樂場) is a casino resort located in Macau Peninsula, Macau. It is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and was designed by Steelman Partners, LLP. It comprises a 229,000 square feet (21,300 m2) casino, and a 289-suite hotel.
Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson has said that his company will soon be a mainly Chinese enterprise, and quipped that Las Vegas should be called "America's Macau". The president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corporation predicted on February 12, 2007 that Macau has topped that of the Las Vegas Strip and will more than double again by 2010.
The casino opened on May 18, 2004 at a cost of $240 million[clarification needed]. All of the mortgage bonds that were issued to finance construction were paid off in May 2005. In 2006, the casino completed an expansion increasing the casino from 165,000 sq ft (15,300 m2) to 229,000 sq ft (21,300 m2).
A new hotel tower opened in late 2007, bringing the property's total room count to 289.
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The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao is a hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 hotels on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10,500,000-square-foot (980,000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort – The Venetian in Las Vegas – and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, The sixth-largest building in the world by area and the largest casino in the world. It is also home to the second largest Venice in the world, the first being the city of Venice, Italy and the third being The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Venetian also boasts the largest number of Filipino gondoleers in the world.
The main hotel tower was finished in July 2007 and the resort officially opened on 28 August 2007. The resort has 3000 suites, 1,200,000 sq ft (110,000 m2) of convention space, 1,600,000 sq ft (150,000 m2) of retail, 550,000 square feet (51,000 m2) of casino space – with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15,000 seat CotaiArena for entertainment and sports events.
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Wynn Macau
Wynn Macau (SEHK: 1128), owned by Wynn Resorts, is a luxury integrated resort in Macau Peninsula, Macau, People's Republic of China, offering gaming combined with a deluxe hotel, restaurants, designer shops, spa, and a "Performance Lake". It is the first Las Vegas-style integrated resort in Asia.[citation needed] It opened on 6 September 2006.Steve Wynn is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wynn Macau.
Wynn Macau features 600 hotel rooms and suites, approximately 212 table games and 375 slot machines in approx 205,000 square feet (19,000 m2) of casino gaming space, five restaurants, 26,000 square feet (2,400 m2) of retail space, an atrium featuring a "golden Tree of Prosperity", a heated swimming pool, a spa, salon, 2 lounge & bar areas and 22,000 square feet (2,000 m2) of multi-purpose convention facilities.
Encore at Wynn Macau features 414 suites, intimate gaming, 2 restaurants, 1 bar, 3 retail stores, and a spa.
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Bar & Lounge
The company recently opened Encore at Wynn Macau, an all-suite boutique hotel, which is fully integrated into the existing operations at Wynn Macau. Encore Macau features 414 suites, bringing the total number of rooms at the Wynn Macau complex to 1014.
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Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Gary Adelson (born August 4, 1933) is an American business magnate. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the parent company of Venetian Macao Limited which operates The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center. He also owns the Israeli daily newspaper Israel HaYom. Adelson vastly increased his net worth upon the initial public offering of Las Vegas Sands in December 2004. He is listed in the Forbes 400 as the eighth wealthiest American. His personal wealth is estimated to be $24.9 billion as of March 2012.
Adelson was born and grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. He worked as a mortgage broker, investment adviser and financial consultant. He started a business selling toiletry kits, and in the 1960s he started a charter tours business. Adelson went to college at the City College of New York, but dropped out.
The original source of Adelson's wealth and current investments was the computer trade show COMDEX, which he and his partners developed for the computer industry; the first show was in 1979. It was the premier computer trade show through much of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho, GBM, GLM, GBS, GML, OBE (born 25 November 1921), also known as Ho Hung Sun, Stanley Ho Hung Sun, is an entrepreneur in Hong Kong and Macau. Ho is sometimes nicknamed "The King of Gambling", reflecting the government-granted monopoly he held of the Macau gambling industry for 40 years. In 2011 he was the 13th richest man in Hong Kong with a net worth of US$2 billion. He is also Macau's wealthiest person and amongst the wealthiest in Asia. He owns many properties in both Hong Kong and Macau and has taken part in many kinds of business including entertainment, tourism, shipping, real estate, banking, and air transport. It is also estimated that his enterprises employ almost one fourth of the workforce of Macau.
Apart from Hong Kong and Macau, he has also invested in mainland China, Portugal, North Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mozambique and East Timor.
Ho is also an industrialist and entrepreneur in Asia and has held a number of important positions in many firms in Hong Kong and Macau. His opinions and statements on Hong Kong's real estate and commercial development have considerable sway on the market. In the past few years he has been involved in litigation with his own sister, Winnie Ho, concerning the ownership of the Macau casino. Having suffered a stroke in July 2009, followed by a long period of recovery, Ho began steps in late 2010, subsequently hotly disputed and in confusing circumstances (January 2011), to devolve his grip on his financial empire to various of his wives and children.
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Building the Venetian Macau - Part 1
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The construction of the Venetian Macau
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The Making of The Venetian Macao
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The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort the The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area.
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The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort the The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area.
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Venetian Macao Resort and Casino
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www.Kodjoworkout.com http www.Facebook.com China Update: The Venetian Macao is a 40-story, 3000 suite, 10500000-square-foot hotel and casino resort located on the Cotai Strip in Macau, and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, the 5th largest building in the world by sq ft and the largest casino worldwide. The casino measures 550000 sq ft and consists of 3400 slot machines + 800 gambling tables
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www.Kodjoworkout.com http www.Facebook.com China Update: The Venetian Macao is a 40-story, 3000 suite, 10500000-square-foot hotel and casino resort located on the Cotai Strip in Macau, and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, the 5th largest building in the world by sq ft and the largest casino worldwide. The casino measures 550000 sq ft and consists of 3400 slot machines + 800 gambling tables
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The Venetian Macao
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- Updated: 23 Dec 2012
Información general de The Venetian Macao
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The Venetian Macau
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The Venetian Macao - From lobby to bedroom
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Venetian Macau Casino & Resort
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The Venetian Macao Resort & Hotel is the world's 5th largest building (by area). Explore Venetian Las Vegas' big sister as you see not one canal but three. And with over 3000 suites, there is plenty of room for you to make a stay. Las Vegas better watch out: Macau is growing quickly and has already outpaced Vegas' gambling revenue. Macau is easily reached by 45 minute ferry ride from Hong Kong. Direct flights to Macau International Airport 澳門國際機場are available.
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The Venetian Macao Resort & Hotel is the world's 5th largest building (by area). Explore Venetian Las Vegas' big sister as you see not one canal but three. And with over 3000 suites, there is plenty of room for you to make a stay. Las Vegas better watch out: Macau is growing quickly and has already outpaced Vegas' gambling revenue. Macau is easily reached by 45 minute ferry ride from Hong Kong. Direct flights to Macau International Airport 澳門國際機場are available.
- published: 26 Aug 2010
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THE VENETIAN Macao presents Hed Kandi POOL PARTY - 6th August 2011
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Visit our website at www.hkclubbing.com Special Live Guest Appearance Yasmin on Saxophone Support DJs: Tai Pan Dan, JayJay & Arun R Venue: THE VENETIAN Macao Poolside (Entrance through Portofino Restaurant) Dress Code: Sexy Swimwear / Poolside Glamour Time: 4pm till late www.hkclubbing.com
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Visit our website at www.hkclubbing.com Special Live Guest Appearance Yasmin on Saxophone Support DJs: Tai Pan Dan, JayJay & Arun R Venue: THE VENETIAN Macao Poolside (Entrance through Portofino Restaurant) Dress Code: Sexy Swimwear / Poolside Glamour Time: 4pm till late www.hkclubbing.com
- published: 31 Aug 2011
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The Venetian-Macau
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"before & after"
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Venetian Macau Gondola
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Filipina gondolier serenading tourists at the Venetian Macau.
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Filipina gondolier serenading tourists at the Venetian Macau.
- published: 14 Oct 2011
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Winter in Venice at The Venetian Macao
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- Updated: 23 Dec 2012
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Venetian Macao, Resort Hotel and Ice World
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THE Venetian Hotel in Macau... Room, swimming pool, Ice world and shopping mall and much more....
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THE Venetian Hotel in Macau... Room, swimming pool, Ice world and shopping mall and much more....
- published: 27 Aug 2011
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Inside the biggest Casino Venetian Resorts Macau
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The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area..................550000 square feet (51000 m2) of casino space largest in the world with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15000 seat arena for entertainment/sports events.!
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The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area..................550000 square feet (51000 m2) of casino space largest in the world with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15000 seat arena for entertainment/sports events.!
- published: 25 Apr 2010
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Cotai Venetian Macau & Macao, Casino Industry
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Cotai, Coloane, Taipa, Macau
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The Venetian Macau - Royal Suite
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making of The Venetian
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A grate short clip about the construction of the worlds largest integrated resort, The Venetian Macao. two years of construction and 3 billion dollars summerized into five minutes!
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A grate short clip about the construction of the worlds largest integrated resort, The Venetian Macao. two years of construction and 3 billion dollars summerized into five minutes!
- published: 03 Sep 2007
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THE VENETIAN Macao presents Hed Kandi POOL PARTY - 11th June 2011
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Visit our website at www.hkclubbing.com THE VENETIAN Macao presents Hed Kandi POOL PARTY Date 11th June (Saturday) Hed Kandi DJ: Stuart Ojelay Special Live Guest Appearance: Chris B on Percussion Support DJs: Tai Pan Dan, Sarah Robertson, Romi B & Arun R Venue: THE VENETIAN Macao Poolside (Entrance through Portofino Restaurant) Dress Code: Sexy Swimwear / Poolside Glamour www.hkclubbing.com Track used Garrett & Ojelay ft Nicole Tyler - Love you too Much Click Below to Buy on BEATPORT : www.beatport.com
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Visit our website at www.hkclubbing.com THE VENETIAN Macao presents Hed Kandi POOL PARTY Date 11th June (Saturday) Hed Kandi DJ: Stuart Ojelay Special Live Guest Appearance: Chris B on Percussion Support DJs: Tai Pan Dan, Sarah Robertson, Romi B & Arun R Venue: THE VENETIAN Macao Poolside (Entrance through Portofino Restaurant) Dress Code: Sexy Swimwear / Poolside Glamour www.hkclubbing.com Track used Garrett & Ojelay ft Nicole Tyler - Love you too Much Click Below to Buy on BEATPORT : www.beatport.com
- published: 03 Jul 2011
- views: 8695
- author: hkclubbing
Asian Tour Golf Highlights - Venetian Macau Open - Day Four Highlights
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- Duration: 2:00
- Updated: 15 Oct 2012
Gaganjeet Bhullar wins a thrilling Venetian Macau Open as Jonathan Moore's five consecutive birdies coming home threaten Bhullar's wire to wire win. It's the Kapurthala native's second Asian Tour title of the year and comes the week before his attempt to win his own Hero Indian Open in Bengalaru.
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Gaganjeet Bhullar wins a thrilling Venetian Macau Open as Jonathan Moore's five consecutive birdies coming home threaten Bhullar's wire to wire win. It's the Kapurthala native's second Asian Tour title of the year and comes the week before his attempt to win his own Hero Indian Open in Bengalaru.
- published: 15 Oct 2012
- views: 328
- author: AsianTourTV
Gondola boatsmen at the Venetian Macau
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- Duration: 3:55
- Updated: 01 Apr 2012
This is a video of some gondola rowers in the Grand Canal of the Venetian Macau. Man, can these guys sing!
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This is a video of some gondola rowers in the Grand Canal of the Venetian Macau. Man, can these guys sing!
- published: 21 Jul 2008
- views: 23180
- author: kylohk
Venetian Macau Shopping Mall 1
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- Duration: 7:31
- Updated: 27 Dec 2010
Venetian Macau Shopping Mall 1
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Asian Tour Golf Highlights - Venetian Macau Open - Day One Highlights
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- Duration: 2:01
- Updated: 13 Oct 2012
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The Venetian Casino Resort in Macau
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- Duration: 9:24
- Updated: 16 Mar 2012
The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort the The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area. The main hotel tower was finished in July 2007 and the resort officially opened on August 28 2007. The resort has 3000 suites, 1200000 sq ft (111000 m2) of convention space, 1600000 sq ft (149000 m2) of retail, 550000 square feet (51000 m2) of casino space largest in the world with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15000 seat arena for entertainment/sports events.
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The Venetian Macao is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 resort hotels which are under construction on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10500000-square-foot (980000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort the The Venetian in Las Vegas and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth-largest building in the world by area. The main hotel tower was finished in July 2007 and the resort officially opened on August 28 2007. The resort has 3000 suites, 1200000 sq ft (111000 m2) of convention space, 1600000 sq ft (149000 m2) of retail, 550000 square feet (51000 m2) of casino space largest in the world with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15000 seat arena for entertainment/sports events.
- published: 20 Aug 2009
- views: 6665
- author: Seppo Korpipaa
Venetian Macao by the numbers
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- Duration: 2:27
- Updated: 16 Nov 2012
In this vidcast, see the Venetian Macao during its construction phase and the amount of work needed to cover the sheer size that is Asia's largest building.
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In this vidcast, see the Venetian Macao during its construction phase and the amount of work needed to cover the sheer size that is Asia's largest building.
- published: 19 Sep 2007
- views: 6231
- author: scmp888
The Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown
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- Duration: 1:50
- Updated: 22 May 2012
Promotional video for Federer Sampras exhibition match at the Venetian Macao in November
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Promotional video for Federer Sampras exhibition match at the Venetian Macao in November
- published: 25 May 2007
- views: 21064
- author: VirtuallyRealLtd
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Macau tour
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- Duration: 4:12
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
tourism , tour, trip Macau or Macao is a fascinating place to just walk around as the place is packed with churches, temples, mix of Portuguese and Chinese tourism the Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara (known as 觀音) Virgin Mary . Macau Tower of awesome views and adventure sports, Macau gate, MGM hotel Tour by Turath Mazloum
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tourism , tour, trip Macau or Macao is a fascinating place to just walk around as the place is packed with churches, temples, mix of Portuguese and Chinese tourism the Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara (known as 觀音) Virgin Mary . Macau Tower of awesome views and adventure sports, Macau gate, MGM hotel Tour by Turath Mazloum
- published: 04 Feb 2009
- views: 85607
- author: turath7
5 Things to Do in Macau
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- Duration: 2:41
- Updated: 11 Jan 2013
Macau, a region of China, is a popular tourism destination for it's rich history of both Chinese and Portuguese culture. Learn more about Macau tourism, its renown cuisine and luxurious vacation spots.
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Macau, a region of China, is a popular tourism destination for it's rich history of both Chinese and Portuguese culture. Learn more about Macau tourism, its renown cuisine and luxurious vacation spots.
- published: 22 Oct 2011
- views: 9671
- author: About
Macau Tourism, Promo Spot
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- Duration: 3:36
- Updated: 12 May 2012
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Macau Tourist Spot
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- Duration: 5:34
- Updated: 09 Jan 2013
Beautiful Country
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Macau Tourism 2010 Promo Clip
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- Duration: 0:30
- Updated: 28 Oct 2012
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Macau Tourism
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- Duration: 3:24
- Updated: 29 Aug 2012
itunes.apple.com World Travel Market. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Director, Macau Government Tourist Office
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itunes.apple.com World Travel Market. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Director, Macau Government Tourist Office
- published: 25 Nov 2008
- views: 2126
- author: exposuretv
Macau Tourism Video
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- Duration: 0:30
- Updated: 18 May 2012
Macau Tourism Video
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A Tour of Macau
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- Duration: 2:46
- Updated: 01 May 2012
The PokerNews Team have landed in Macau for Season 4 of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour. Lynn Gilmartin takes us on a personal tour of the "Oriental Las Vegas".
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The PokerNews Team have landed in Macau for Season 4 of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour. Lynn Gilmartin takes us on a personal tour of the "Oriental Las Vegas".
- published: 18 May 2010
- views: 4262
- author: pokernewsdotcom
1999 macau tourism office cup
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- Duration: 24:03
- Updated: 30 Sep 2012
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1996 macau tourism office cup race
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- Duration: 24:02
- Updated: 03 Dec 2012
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1993 macau tourism office cup
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- Duration: 18:42
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
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1998 macau tourism office cup
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- Duration: 32:10
- Updated: 31 Dec 2012
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Macau tour- City of Dream Casino-show
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- Duration: 3:42
- Updated: 23 Nov 2011
an amazing 360 degree show with light, sound and water features in City of Dreams casino. must see tourists attraction in Macau free admission but you need to get in here an hour early to get a free ticket
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an amazing 360 degree show with light, sound and water features in City of Dreams casino. must see tourists attraction in Macau free admission but you need to get in here an hour early to get a free ticket
- published: 10 Dec 2010
- views: 793
- author: minichocotop
A Better Macau - Macao Leal Senado Square, Travel Macau, Macau Tour
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- Duration: 2:02
- Updated: 14 Jul 2012
11 April 2011. Do good. Avoid evil.
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1995 macau tourism cup race 1/2
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- Duration: 14:26
- Updated: 02 Dec 2012
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1997 macau tourism office cup race
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- Duration: 22:24
- Updated: 19 Dec 2012
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Macau Tourism ~ NTV7 Malaysia ~ 09 09 09
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- Duration: 9:39
- Updated: 25 Dec 2012
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Malaysian Representative Tunku Dato Seri Iskandar bin Tunku Abdullah interviewed in NTV7 Breakfast Show on 09-09-09 (9th Sept 2009) by Will Quah & Aishah Sinclair.
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Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Malaysian Representative Tunku Dato Seri Iskandar bin Tunku Abdullah interviewed in NTV7 Breakfast Show on 09-09-09 (9th Sept 2009) by Will Quah & Aishah Sinclair.
- published: 10 Sep 2009
- views: 594
- author: Tunku Iskandar
Macau Tourism - Touching Moments
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- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 19 Oct 2012
Macau Tourism is encouraging visitors to experience the destination in this new TV commercial themed "Touching Moments".
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Macau Tourism is encouraging visitors to experience the destination in this new TV commercial themed "Touching Moments".
- published: 30 Jul 2012
- views: 370
- author: TravelDaily
macau tourist spot
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- Duration: 1:20
- Updated: 02 Dec 2011
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MACAU TOUR
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- Duration: 3:50
- Updated: 11 Dec 2012
Oct. 28, 2012 tour of Macau right after landing in Hongkong.
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Oct. 28, 2012 tour of Macau right after landing in Hongkong.
- published: 28 Nov 2012
- views: 25
- author: SONNYG3
2000 macau tourism office cup 1/2
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- Duration: 25:57
- Updated: 19 Nov 2012
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Macau Tourist Churches Tour
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- Duration: 2:28
- Updated: 07 Sep 2012
When the Portuguese first settled in Macau in the 1500's they brought with them their devotion to the Catholic faith. Macau not only became known as the city of churches; but it was also the centre of Catholicism in the Far East, training missionarries in Chinese and Asian cultures before sending them as far afield as Japan and the Imperial Court in Beijing. Join Winnie as she explores churches of St. Augustine, St. Lawrence and St. Dominics in the Historic Centre of Macau.
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When the Portuguese first settled in Macau in the 1500's they brought with them their devotion to the Catholic faith. Macau not only became known as the city of churches; but it was also the centre of Catholicism in the Far East, training missionarries in Chinese and Asian cultures before sending them as far afield as Japan and the Imperial Court in Beijing. Join Winnie as she explores churches of St. Augustine, St. Lawrence and St. Dominics in the Historic Centre of Macau.
- published: 28 Oct 2010
- views: 532
- author: AomenTV
JCDecaux Airport Hong Kong: Macau Government Tourist Office
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- Duration: 1:40
- Updated: 31 Jan 2012
Fascinating Moments as Macau Tourism Displays Vibrant Campaign at the Hong Kong International Airport Fun and excitement was in the air as arriving passengers at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) were greeted with the eclectic colors of Macau, inviting travelers to come and visit the entertainment city to enjoy its many attractions. The enticing posters in a series of lightboxes at the arrival concourse and arrival hall, complimented by special-build TV screens playing Macau Tourism's TVC, allowed audience to experience the wonders of Macau with an enthralling glimpse of what surprise awaits them in the city.
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Fascinating Moments as Macau Tourism Displays Vibrant Campaign at the Hong Kong International Airport Fun and excitement was in the air as arriving passengers at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) were greeted with the eclectic colors of Macau, inviting travelers to come and visit the entertainment city to enjoy its many attractions. The enticing posters in a series of lightboxes at the arrival concourse and arrival hall, complimented by special-build TV screens playing Macau Tourism's TVC, allowed audience to experience the wonders of Macau with an enthralling glimpse of what surprise awaits them in the city.
- published: 31 Jan 2012
- views: 227
- author: JCDecauxGlobal
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Promise of Asia: Asian Licensing Conference
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- Duration: 3:21
- Updated: 12 Jan 2013
Senior global licensing experts gathered for Asia's leading event focused on international licensing. The Asian Licensing Conference, 7-8 January 2013, brought the world's top industry experts together with entrepreneurs from around the region to explore ways of tapping Asia's thriving licensing market. Related video - "Character Building" at the 2013 Licensing Show - youtu.be Speakers: Charles Riotto, President LIMA Kate Dwyer Group Director Worldwide Licensing The Coca-Cola company Vincent Hsieh, General Manager Guangdong Alpha Animation and culture Co, Ltd Xie Fe Office for Cultural Affairs with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions Ministry of Culture of the People Republic of China Websites: www.hktdc.com/asianlicensingconference LIMA www.licensing.org/ Coca Cola www.coca-cola.com/ Guangdong alpha Animation & Culture www.itoon.cn
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Senior global licensing experts gathered for Asia's leading event focused on international licensing. The Asian Licensing Conference, 7-8 January 2013, brought the world's top industry experts together with entrepreneurs from around the region to explore ways of tapping Asia's thriving licensing market. Related video - "Character Building" at the 2013 Licensing Show - youtu.be Speakers: Charles Riotto, President LIMA Kate Dwyer Group Director Worldwide Licensing The Coca-Cola company Vincent Hsieh, General Manager Guangdong Alpha Animation and culture Co, Ltd Xie Fe Office for Cultural Affairs with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions Ministry of Culture of the People Republic of China Websites: www.hktdc.com/asianlicensingconference LIMA www.licensing.org/ Coca Cola www.coca-cola.com/ Guangdong alpha Animation & Culture www.itoon.cn
- published: 11 Jan 2013
- views: 48
- author: HKTDC
China News - December 4, 2012: Bo Xilai Linked to Macau's Gambling Grounds
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- Duration: 13:29
- Updated: 06 Dec 2012
In today's NTD China News, Vietnam accuses the Chinese regime of sabotage, after China announced its plans to patrol waters in the disputed South China Sea. The investigation into Bo Xilai's alleged crimes may have reached Macau, with reports that Chinese authorities questioned six men from the gambling hub about their ties to the disgraced official. The United States Securities Exchange Commission has charged the Chinese units of five top accounting firms. It's over an ongoing battle to access accounting documents produced by the Chinese firms that the SEC wants to examine, to see whether fraud has been committed in the listing of Chinese companies on the US market. Another Tibetan monk has set himself on fire to protest Chinese rule. 29-year-old Lobsang Gendun died at the scene, according to rights groups, when he self-immolated near Penak monastery in Qinghai province. China and other major greenhouse gas emitters have resisted calls from the EU to set caps for emissions production during talks in Doha, Qatar. Chinese authorities have filed a notice at the WTO, which could require foreign smartphone makers to tell mainland regulators about applications or software updates before they can be released in the Chinese market. Recent data have shown that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death by injury in China, highlighting the habitual violation of road rules by Chinese road users. A blind man in China has overcome his disability by making a living through ...
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In today's NTD China News, Vietnam accuses the Chinese regime of sabotage, after China announced its plans to patrol waters in the disputed South China Sea. The investigation into Bo Xilai's alleged crimes may have reached Macau, with reports that Chinese authorities questioned six men from the gambling hub about their ties to the disgraced official. The United States Securities Exchange Commission has charged the Chinese units of five top accounting firms. It's over an ongoing battle to access accounting documents produced by the Chinese firms that the SEC wants to examine, to see whether fraud has been committed in the listing of Chinese companies on the US market. Another Tibetan monk has set himself on fire to protest Chinese rule. 29-year-old Lobsang Gendun died at the scene, according to rights groups, when he self-immolated near Penak monastery in Qinghai province. China and other major greenhouse gas emitters have resisted calls from the EU to set caps for emissions production during talks in Doha, Qatar. Chinese authorities have filed a notice at the WTO, which could require foreign smartphone makers to tell mainland regulators about applications or software updates before they can be released in the Chinese market. Recent data have shown that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death by injury in China, highlighting the habitual violation of road rules by Chinese road users. A blind man in China has overcome his disability by making a living through ...
- published: 04 Dec 2012
- views: 1447
- author: NTDTV
Macao News
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- Duration: 2:41
- Updated: 08 Jul 2011
This is my segment from Lotus TV Macau. I had some tiny little bumps in the road but I hope you guys can forgive me XD. I don't think there is anymore that I will be doing here but I think this is a pretty good start. Thanks for watching!
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This is my segment from Lotus TV Macau. I had some tiny little bumps in the road but I hope you guys can forgive me XD. I don't think there is anymore that I will be doing here but I think this is a pretty good start. Thanks for watching!
- published: 08 Jul 2011
- views: 701
- author: hitsukuchi22
Ray Rudowski TVB News Macau Handover Live Blooper Dec 19 1999 Grace Under Pressure
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- Duration: 4:34
- Updated: 14 Jan 2013
I worked as a tv reporter in HK first for ATV, then TVB between 1995-2000 that gave me a rare glimspe into a Hong Kong that most locals and expats never get to see. Here is an excerpt from the full-day live coverage of the Macau Handover from Portuguese to Chinese rule December 19, 1999. Check out the conditions we worked under. The director is cueing me but because it's so loud and the instructions are so vague, I'm thinking it's a sound check. Then suddenly I realize I'm on live and have been the whole time. Also check out 3:00 the crew finally realizes this is live and decides to turn on the light.
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I worked as a tv reporter in HK first for ATV, then TVB between 1995-2000 that gave me a rare glimspe into a Hong Kong that most locals and expats never get to see. Here is an excerpt from the full-day live coverage of the Macau Handover from Portuguese to Chinese rule December 19, 1999. Check out the conditions we worked under. The director is cueing me but because it's so loud and the instructions are so vague, I'm thinking it's a sound check. Then suddenly I realize I'm on live and have been the whole time. Also check out 3:00 the crew finally realizes this is live and decides to turn on the light.
- published: 30 Oct 2012
- views: 220
- author: walawala888
Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch - Decoder
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- Duration: 2:23
- Updated: 05 Jan 2013
A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market. (October 18, 2012)
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A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market. (October 18, 2012)
- published: 19 Oct 2012
- views: 858
- author: ReutersTV
Ex-gang leader 'Broken Tooth' freed in Macau
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- Updated: 13 Dec 2012
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.
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A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.
- published: 01 Dec 2012
- views: 2697
- author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Bo Xilai Probe Ripples to Macau Casinos
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- Duration: 2:24
- Updated: 10 Dec 2012
The investigation into disgraced Chinese official Bo Xilai may be causing ripples in Macao. In November, more than six people from a major Macau casino were reportedly questioned by Chinese authorities about their ties to Bo. Macao has turned into China's gambling hub in recent years. Authorities suspect it's also become a hot bed for corruption. Bo Xilai, the former Chongqing Party chief, is facing accusations of major graft, abuse of power and is implicated in his wife's murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. He has not been officially charged, but prosecutors have been asked to investigate. [Xia Ming, Political Science Professor] "They can't just rush this case. It's dragged on for so long so they need make sure they cover every ground, at least this will reduce disputes over how the investigation is handled. They want to make sure they have enough evidence to nail the case." According to British paper The Times, the six men questioned had alleged links to money laundering. It cited a source saying they were asked about a corruption case involving a, quote, "former senior Chinese official." In September, the Communist Party's internal disciplinary organ expelled Bo from the Party. He has not been seen in public since his sacking as Chongqing's Party chief in March. Before that, he made a trip to Macau, meeting with the region's former Chief Executive, Edmund Ho, in February. Macau has a booming casino industry, raking in more than six times in gambling revenue ...
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The investigation into disgraced Chinese official Bo Xilai may be causing ripples in Macao. In November, more than six people from a major Macau casino were reportedly questioned by Chinese authorities about their ties to Bo. Macao has turned into China's gambling hub in recent years. Authorities suspect it's also become a hot bed for corruption. Bo Xilai, the former Chongqing Party chief, is facing accusations of major graft, abuse of power and is implicated in his wife's murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. He has not been officially charged, but prosecutors have been asked to investigate. [Xia Ming, Political Science Professor] "They can't just rush this case. It's dragged on for so long so they need make sure they cover every ground, at least this will reduce disputes over how the investigation is handled. They want to make sure they have enough evidence to nail the case." According to British paper The Times, the six men questioned had alleged links to money laundering. It cited a source saying they were asked about a corruption case involving a, quote, "former senior Chinese official." In September, the Communist Party's internal disciplinary organ expelled Bo from the Party. He has not been seen in public since his sacking as Chongqing's Party chief in March. Before that, he made a trip to Macau, meeting with the region's former Chief Executive, Edmund Ho, in February. Macau has a booming casino industry, raking in more than six times in gambling revenue ...
- published: 04 Dec 2012
- views: 321
- author: NTDTV
Macau casino revenue growth tanks, but don't bail yet
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- Duration: 2:51
- Updated: 17 Sep 2012
Aug. 2 - Macau's casino revenue growth falls to its lowest rate since 2009, which means pain for casino operators and investors. But it's not yet time to pull out all your chips, say analysts.
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Aug. 2 - Macau's casino revenue growth falls to its lowest rate since 2009, which means pain for casino operators and investors. But it's not yet time to pull out all your chips, say analysts.
- published: 02 Aug 2012
- views: 509
- author: ReutersVideo
Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch
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- Duration: 2:09
- Updated: 22 Oct 2012
Oct. 19 - A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market.
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Oct. 19 - A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market.
- published: 19 Oct 2012
- views: 379
- author: ReutersVideo
Starwood opens massive Sheraton hotel in Macau
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- Duration: 3:26
- Updated: 04 Dec 2012
CNN's Ramy Inocencio reports on the gamble Sheraton is making on a hotel that doesn't reach out to casino-goers.
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CNN's Ramy Inocencio reports on the gamble Sheraton is making on a hotel that doesn't reach out to casino-goers.
- published: 25 Sep 2012
- views: 865
- author: CNN
MFM - Macau Gangnam style & Party rock flashmob @ Halloween
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- Duration: 3:17
- Updated: 13 Jan 2013
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As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 1/7
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- Duration: 11:21
- Updated: 01 Nov 2012
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment, a look back at the peaceful handover of Macau to China compared with the "mess" left behind by Portugal in its other African and Asian colonies. Also a fascinating set of interviews on why the December 20th 1999 date was chosen as the date of the handover. at 6:50 there's a feature on the huge spending on monuments and buildings honouring the Portuguese legacy by the outgoing Portuguese-lead adminstration.
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As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment, a look back at the peaceful handover of Macau to China compared with the "mess" left behind by Portugal in its other African and Asian colonies. Also a fascinating set of interviews on why the December 20th 1999 date was chosen as the date of the handover. at 6:50 there's a feature on the huge spending on monuments and buildings honouring the Portuguese legacy by the outgoing Portuguese-lead adminstration.
- published: 01 Nov 2012
- views: 263
- author: walawala888
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 4/7
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- Duration: 14:48
- Updated: 09 Jan 2013
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segement the newscast continues with stories: 0:05 Live coverage from the handover venue President Jiang Zemin, Premier Zhu Rongji, Foreign Minister Qian Qichen Macau's Chief Executive Edmund Ho 82 people from the Portuguese delegation attended 9:46 Chinese PLA and Portuguese soldiers and sailors approach the podium 13:50 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio addresses the hall
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As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segement the newscast continues with stories: 0:05 Live coverage from the handover venue President Jiang Zemin, Premier Zhu Rongji, Foreign Minister Qian Qichen Macau's Chief Executive Edmund Ho 82 people from the Portuguese delegation attended 9:46 Chinese PLA and Portuguese soldiers and sailors approach the podium 13:50 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio addresses the hall
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 288
- author: walawala888
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 5/7
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- Duration: 12:08
- Updated: 16 Dec 2012
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment: 00:01 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio continues his his speech 06:03 The Portuguese flag lowering ceremony begins
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As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment: 00:01 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio continues his his speech 06:03 The Portuguese flag lowering ceremony begins
- published: 03 Nov 2012
- views: 279
- author: walawala888
Spectacular Celebration Marks Launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel at Sands Cotai Central
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- Duration: 2:01
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
Starwood and Macao's biggest hotel opens to public for first time MACAO, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China's Cotai Strip® development was beautifully aflame in celebration Thursday evening, as the integrated resort city introduced to Macao the latest additions at Sands® Cotai Central, led by the launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, which has the double distinction of being the largest hotel for both Macao and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click www.multivu.com
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Starwood and Macao's biggest hotel opens to public for first time MACAO, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China's Cotai Strip® development was beautifully aflame in celebration Thursday evening, as the integrated resort city introduced to Macao the latest additions at Sands® Cotai Central, led by the launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, which has the double distinction of being the largest hotel for both Macao and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click www.multivu.com
- published: 25 Sep 2012
- views: 412
- author: PR Newswire Asia
'Broken Tooth Koi' 崩牙駒Ex-gang leader freed in Macau
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- Duration: 2:04
- Updated: 22 Dec 2012
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports. Source, credit to Aljazeera- www.aljazeera.com FAIR USE NOTICE: This video has been posted to further advance our understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, Technological, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues which constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC Section 107 for research and educational purposes. THE notorious Macau crime boss known as Broken Tooth Koi, who was released from prison Saturday after serving nearly 15 years, will hardly recognize the city he terrorized in the late 1990s with a brutal gangland war. Wan Kuok-koi was convicted of loan sharking, money laundering and being a gang leader in November 1999, a month before Portugal handed control of Macau, its colony for more than four centuries, back to Beijing and long before the sleepy enclave welcomed international operators to build the modern resorts that have made it a gambling ...
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A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports. Source, credit to Aljazeera- www.aljazeera.com FAIR USE NOTICE: This video has been posted to further advance our understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, Technological, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues which constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC Section 107 for research and educational purposes. THE notorious Macau crime boss known as Broken Tooth Koi, who was released from prison Saturday after serving nearly 15 years, will hardly recognize the city he terrorized in the late 1990s with a brutal gangland war. Wan Kuok-koi was convicted of loan sharking, money laundering and being a gang leader in November 1999, a month before Portugal handed control of Macau, its colony for more than four centuries, back to Beijing and long before the sleepy enclave welcomed international operators to build the modern resorts that have made it a gambling ...
- published: 01 Dec 2012
- views: 2781
- author: AussieNews1
2012 ACOP: Welcome to Macau!
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- Duration: 2:25
- Updated: 17 Nov 2012
We return to Macau once again, this time for the inagural Asia Championship of Poker - what is set to be a record making Main Event in Asia. Lynn Gilmartin shows off PokerStars' new digs on the Cotai Strip. --- Latest Poker News at www.pokernews.com ---
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We return to Macau once again, this time for the inagural Asia Championship of Poker - what is set to be a record making Main Event in Asia. Lynn Gilmartin shows off PokerStars' new digs on the Cotai Strip. --- Latest Poker News at www.pokernews.com ---
- published: 07 Nov 2012
- views: 2428
- author: pokernewsdotcom
![[fancam] 120702 Taeyeon Taeny (snsd) Talk part 2 @ K-pop Nation Macau](http://web.archive.org./web/20130116084726im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cfHShVMqmkA/default.jpg "[fancam] 120702 Taeyeon Taeny (snsd) Talk part 2 @ K-pop Nation Macau")
[fancam] 120702 Taeyeon Taeny (snsd) Talk part 2 @ K-pop Nation Macau
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- Duration: 2:22
- Updated: 06 Jan 2013
Forward please specify J from Sonelization Hong Kong! Whole part is Taeny Moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Forward please specify J from Sonelization Hong Kong! Whole part is Taeny Moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- published: 03 Jul 2012
- views: 37792
- author: jeffreytaeyeon
UFC Macao Post-Fight Press Conference
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- Duration: 22:07
- Updated: 22 Dec 2012
UFC Macao Post-Fight Press Conference
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INTRODUCING OpTic's NEWEST SNIPER - OpTic MaCaU
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- Duration: 3:07
- Updated: 15 Jan 2013
XBOX MONTAGE PICTURE PACK - bit.ly Welcome Macau to the team! Thumbs up if you want to see MORE from him! DOOMSDAY TEAMTAGE - www.youtube.com Subscribe to Macau: www.youtube.com twitter.com edited by: www.youtube.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com For information on how to tryout for OpTic, or news about OpTic, Follow www.twitter.com Best gaming headphones, Astro Gaming: bit.ly Amazing custom controllers, Imagine Customs: bit.ly Top of the line capture cards, Elgato gaming: bit.ly Stay connected to OpTic: Facebook page: on.fb.me Twitter: bit.ly Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly Music provided by Crown the empire - The fallout www.youtube.com Facebook: facebook.com
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XBOX MONTAGE PICTURE PACK - bit.ly Welcome Macau to the team! Thumbs up if you want to see MORE from him! DOOMSDAY TEAMTAGE - www.youtube.com Subscribe to Macau: www.youtube.com twitter.com edited by: www.youtube.com www.twitter.com www.facebook.com For information on how to tryout for OpTic, or news about OpTic, Follow www.twitter.com Best gaming headphones, Astro Gaming: bit.ly Amazing custom controllers, Imagine Customs: bit.ly Top of the line capture cards, Elgato gaming: bit.ly Stay connected to OpTic: Facebook page: on.fb.me Twitter: bit.ly Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly Music provided by Crown the empire - The fallout www.youtube.com Facebook: facebook.com
- published: 03 Jan 2013
- views: 51050
- author: OpTicNation
2012 GT Asia Round 11 Macau
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- Duration: 12:25
- Updated: 04 Dec 2012
In car video of my race at 2012 Macau GT Cup. There were 2 fatalities during Thu and Fri qualifying sessions: Luis Carriera in the Moto GP at Fisherman's bend and Phillip Yau in Touring Car at Madarin Oriental bend. The sad news shocked everyone and a sombre mood descended on the grid. I was fortunate to have had an uneventful Sun race and survived Macau once again. RIP Luis and Phillip.
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In car video of my race at 2012 Macau GT Cup. There were 2 fatalities during Thu and Fri qualifying sessions: Luis Carriera in the Moto GP at Fisherman's bend and Phillip Yau in Touring Car at Madarin Oriental bend. The sad news shocked everyone and a sombre mood descended on the grid. I was fortunate to have had an uneventful Sun race and survived Macau once again. RIP Luis and Phillip.
- published: 19 Nov 2012
- views: 752
- author: cwwhk
Macau GP 2011
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- Duration: 5:16
- Updated: 16 Nov 2012
DVD available here: bit.ly Download also available: bit.ly "Relive the 45th Macau Grand Prix with this DVD, featuring onboard footage and interviews with the top names. British stars in action include race winner Michael Rutter, John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Martin Jessopp" Motor Cycle News The 45th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix attracted an all-star line-up and produced a spectacular race in challenging conditions. Now you can relive highlights from throughout practice and the race itself in the official Macau GP review. Rain saw the practice schedule thrown into chaos, and the Grand Prix delayed and shortened, but a bit of wet weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the road racing greats. The official review brings you the best track action, including on-bike footage, and interviews in a comprehensive look back at a stunning race. Ducati-mounted Michael Rutter, chasing a record-breaking 7th Macau GP win, set the pace in qualifying and was clearly the man to beat around the tight and twisting city street circuit. However, Ian Hutchinson, in his first race for more than year following a career-threatening injury, Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness and Rutter's team-mate Martin Jessopp would not give in without a fight. Get ready for 10 laps of action, with walls and the familiar yellow and black barriers just inches away, as Yamaha's Hutchy grabs the hole shot to set up a superb dice for victory on one of the most demanding tracks in motorsport. DVD extras ...
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DVD available here: bit.ly Download also available: bit.ly "Relive the 45th Macau Grand Prix with this DVD, featuring onboard footage and interviews with the top names. British stars in action include race winner Michael Rutter, John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Martin Jessopp" Motor Cycle News The 45th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix attracted an all-star line-up and produced a spectacular race in challenging conditions. Now you can relive highlights from throughout practice and the race itself in the official Macau GP review. Rain saw the practice schedule thrown into chaos, and the Grand Prix delayed and shortened, but a bit of wet weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the road racing greats. The official review brings you the best track action, including on-bike footage, and interviews in a comprehensive look back at a stunning race. Ducati-mounted Michael Rutter, chasing a record-breaking 7th Macau GP win, set the pace in qualifying and was clearly the man to beat around the tight and twisting city street circuit. However, Ian Hutchinson, in his first race for more than year following a career-threatening injury, Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness and Rutter's team-mate Martin Jessopp would not give in without a fight. Get ready for 10 laps of action, with walls and the familiar yellow and black barriers just inches away, as Yamaha's Hutchy grabs the hole shot to set up a superb dice for victory on one of the most demanding tracks in motorsport. DVD extras ...
- published: 14 Nov 2012
- views: 1610
- author: dukevideo
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Macau tour
tourism , tour, trip Macau or Macao is a fascinating place to just walk around as the plac...
published: 04 Feb 2009
author: turath7
Macau tour
tourism , tour, trip Macau or Macao is a fascinating place to just walk around as the place is packed with churches, temples, mix of Portuguese and Chinese tourism the Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara (known as 觀音) Virgin Mary . Macau Tower of awesome views and adventure sports, Macau gate, MGM hotel Tour by Turath Mazloum
- published: 04 Feb 2009
- views: 85607
- author: turath7
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5 Things to Do in Macau
Macau, a region of China, is a popular tourism destination for it's rich history of both C...
published: 22 Oct 2011
author: About
5 Things to Do in Macau
Macau, a region of China, is a popular tourism destination for it's rich history of both Chinese and Portuguese culture. Learn more about Macau tourism, its renown cuisine and luxurious vacation spots.
- published: 22 Oct 2011
- views: 9671
- author: About
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Macau Tourism, Promo Spot
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published: 31 Jan 2012
author: travelchannelthai
Macau Tourism, Promo Spot
- published: 31 Jan 2012
- views: 1262
- author: travelchannelthai
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Macau Tourist Spot
Beautiful Country...
published: 02 Sep 2011
author: SuperJerick24
Macau Tourist Spot
Beautiful Country
- published: 02 Sep 2011
- views: 8152
- author: SuperJerick24
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Macau Tourism 2010 Promo Clip
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published: 12 Jul 2010
author: discoverasianow
Macau Tourism 2010 Promo Clip
- published: 12 Jul 2010
- views: 6463
- author: discoverasianow
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Macau Tourism
itunes.apple.com World Travel Market. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Director, Ma...
published: 25 Nov 2008
author: exposuretv
Macau Tourism
itunes.apple.com World Travel Market. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Director, Macau Government Tourist Office
- published: 25 Nov 2008
- views: 2126
- author: exposuretv
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A Tour of Macau
The PokerNews Team have landed in Macau for Season 4 of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Po...
published: 18 May 2010
author: pokernewsdotcom
A Tour of Macau
The PokerNews Team have landed in Macau for Season 4 of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour. Lynn Gilmartin takes us on a personal tour of the "Oriental Las Vegas".
- published: 18 May 2010
- views: 4262
- author: pokernewsdotcom
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Macau tour- City of Dream Casino-show
an amazing 360 degree show with light, sound and water features in City of Dreams casino. ...
published: 10 Dec 2010
author: minichocotop
Macau tour- City of Dream Casino-show
an amazing 360 degree show with light, sound and water features in City of Dreams casino. must see tourists attraction in Macau free admission but you need to get in here an hour early to get a free ticket
- published: 10 Dec 2010
- views: 793
- author: minichocotop
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A Better Macau - Macao Leal Senado Square, Travel Macau, Macau Tour
11 April 2011. Do good. Avoid evil....
published: 11 Apr 2011
author: macauvoice
A Better Macau - Macao Leal Senado Square, Travel Macau, Macau Tour
11 April 2011. Do good. Avoid evil.
- published: 11 Apr 2011
- views: 264
- author: macauvoice
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HD 2K 4K Time Lapse Stock Footage Showreel 2010 - Night Rush Around the World
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published: 16 Feb 2010
author: HDtimelapse.net
HD 2K 4K Time Lapse Stock Footage Showreel 2010 - Night Rush Around the World
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Night Rush Around the World 3 here: https://vimeo.com/43417094
Timelapse clips from Hong Kong, Dubai, London, Paris, Cannes, Rome, Milan, Dublin, Edinburgh, Vienna, Monte Carlo, Prague, Macau, Brussels, Bruges, Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Bratislava, Cairo, Barcelona and Lisbon.
Source: Nikon D700 & Canon 5D Mark II
More timelapse footage (HD, 2K, 4K): http://www.hdtimelapse.net
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Life's a Soundcheck
Actor/Musician: João Fino
Script/Director/Dp/Editor: Nuno Barbosa
Winner of "Rode Rockume...
published: 29 Aug 2012
author: Nuno Barbosa
Life's a Soundcheck
Actor/Musician: João Fino
Script/Director/Dp/Editor: Nuno Barbosa
Winner of "Rode Rockumentary International Film Competition 2012"
Winner of "Best in Event Award" in "Creative Macau - Sound & Imagem Challenge 2012"
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2011 Macau Motorcycle GP
This video is an homage to the motorcycle riders who competed in the Macau Motorcycle Gran...
published: 22 Nov 2011
author: Sergio Perez
2011 Macau Motorcycle GP
This video is an homage to the motorcycle riders who competed in the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix 2011.
This video also celebrates Michael Rutter's 7th Historic win in Macau, becoming the rider with the most wins in this 45 years old race.
It was directed and edited by Sergio Perez (me) and photography was by Sergio Perez and Aries Lou, with sound recording by Luis Mexia and shooting support by Simon Ma.
Hopefully all the riders, their teams and their fans enjoy this little tribute.
The actual race footage is edited from the Standard Definition broadcast of the race covered by the local TV station.
Please also check out the 2011 Formula 3 video.
The video was shot with a Canon 7D, 1D Mark IV, an XF300 and 2 Gopro hero 2 cameras for the opening lap first corner and Lisboa turn.
Songs used are "Stop the Rock" by "Apollo 440", "Crush" by Pendulum.
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Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights 2012
This is our 46th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights video. This year marked the histor...
published: 22 Nov 2012
author: Sergio Perez
Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights 2012
This is our 46th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights video. This year marked the historic 8th win for Michael Rutter, an achievement that has not been equaled in the history of the event.
The video was directed and edited by Sergio Perez (me), Photography by Sergio perez, Aries Lou Weng Wa, Palmiro Rosário and Go Pro Camera shot by Simon Ma.
DIT and Assistant Produced by Ho Yat Yu and Simon Ma. Special Thanks to Joana Borges.
The music used was "Kick It Out" by the Boom Boom Satellites, and Phantom Chase, by Tomandandy
Cameras used where the Red Epic, Canon C300 and Canon 1DX (2shots) for the HD segment, and SD Broadcast of the Racing footage by the local broadcaster.
Live Commentary by Richard Nichols
Hope all the Riders, Team Members and Fans enjoy it!
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Macau Tourism ~ NTV7 Malaysia ~ 09 09 09
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Malaysian Representative Tunku Dato Seri Iskandar b...
published: 10 Sep 2009
author: Tunku Iskandar
Macau Tourism ~ NTV7 Malaysia ~ 09 09 09
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Malaysian Representative Tunku Dato Seri Iskandar bin Tunku Abdullah interviewed in NTV7 Breakfast Show on 09-09-09 (9th Sept 2009) by Will Quah & Aishah Sinclair.
- published: 10 Sep 2009
- views: 594
- author: Tunku Iskandar
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Macau Tourism - Touching Moments
Macau Tourism is encouraging visitors to experience the destination in this new TV commerc...
published: 30 Jul 2012
author: TravelDaily
Macau Tourism - Touching Moments
Macau Tourism is encouraging visitors to experience the destination in this new TV commercial themed "Touching Moments".
- published: 30 Jul 2012
- views: 370
- author: TravelDaily
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Promise of Asia: Asian Licensing Conference
Senior global licensing experts gathered for Asia's leading event focused on international...
published: 11 Jan 2013
author: HKTDC
Promise of Asia: Asian Licensing Conference
Senior global licensing experts gathered for Asia's leading event focused on international licensing. The Asian Licensing Conference, 7-8 January 2013, brought the world's top industry experts together with entrepreneurs from around the region to explore ways of tapping Asia's thriving licensing market. Related video - "Character Building" at the 2013 Licensing Show - youtu.be Speakers: Charles Riotto, President LIMA Kate Dwyer Group Director Worldwide Licensing The Coca-Cola company Vincent Hsieh, General Manager Guangdong Alpha Animation and culture Co, Ltd Xie Fe Office for Cultural Affairs with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Regions Ministry of Culture of the People Republic of China Websites: www.hktdc.com/asianlicensingconference LIMA www.licensing.org/ Coca Cola www.coca-cola.com/ Guangdong alpha Animation & Culture www.itoon.cn
- published: 11 Jan 2013
- views: 48
- author: HKTDC
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China News - December 4, 2012: Bo Xilai Linked to Macau's Gambling Grounds
In today's NTD China News, Vietnam accuses the Chinese regime of sabotage, after China ann...
published: 04 Dec 2012
author: NTDTV
China News - December 4, 2012: Bo Xilai Linked to Macau's Gambling Grounds
In today's NTD China News, Vietnam accuses the Chinese regime of sabotage, after China announced its plans to patrol waters in the disputed South China Sea. The investigation into Bo Xilai's alleged crimes may have reached Macau, with reports that Chinese authorities questioned six men from the gambling hub about their ties to the disgraced official. The United States Securities Exchange Commission has charged the Chinese units of five top accounting firms. It's over an ongoing battle to access accounting documents produced by the Chinese firms that the SEC wants to examine, to see whether fraud has been committed in the listing of Chinese companies on the US market. Another Tibetan monk has set himself on fire to protest Chinese rule. 29-year-old Lobsang Gendun died at the scene, according to rights groups, when he self-immolated near Penak monastery in Qinghai province. China and other major greenhouse gas emitters have resisted calls from the EU to set caps for emissions production during talks in Doha, Qatar. Chinese authorities have filed a notice at the WTO, which could require foreign smartphone makers to tell mainland regulators about applications or software updates before they can be released in the Chinese market. Recent data have shown that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death by injury in China, highlighting the habitual violation of road rules by Chinese road users. A blind man in China has overcome his disability by making a living through ...
- published: 04 Dec 2012
- views: 1447
- author: NTDTV
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Macao News
This is my segment from Lotus TV Macau. I had some tiny little bumps in the road but I hop...
published: 08 Jul 2011
author: hitsukuchi22
Macao News
This is my segment from Lotus TV Macau. I had some tiny little bumps in the road but I hope you guys can forgive me XD. I don't think there is anymore that I will be doing here but I think this is a pretty good start. Thanks for watching!
- published: 08 Jul 2011
- views: 701
- author: hitsukuchi22
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Ray Rudowski TVB News Macau Handover Live Blooper Dec 19 1999 Grace Under Pressure
I worked as a tv reporter in HK first for ATV, then TVB between 1995-2000 that gave me a r...
published: 30 Oct 2012
author: walawala888
Ray Rudowski TVB News Macau Handover Live Blooper Dec 19 1999 Grace Under Pressure
I worked as a tv reporter in HK first for ATV, then TVB between 1995-2000 that gave me a rare glimspe into a Hong Kong that most locals and expats never get to see. Here is an excerpt from the full-day live coverage of the Macau Handover from Portuguese to Chinese rule December 19, 1999. Check out the conditions we worked under. The director is cueing me but because it's so loud and the instructions are so vague, I'm thinking it's a sound check. Then suddenly I realize I'm on live and have been the whole time. Also check out 3:00 the crew finally realizes this is live and decides to turn on the light.
- published: 30 Oct 2012
- views: 220
- author: walawala888
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Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch - Decoder
A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling mark...
published: 19 Oct 2012
author: ReutersTV
Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch - Decoder
A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market. (October 18, 2012)
- published: 19 Oct 2012
- views: 858
- author: ReutersTV
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Ex-gang leader 'Broken Tooth' freed in Macau
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more th...
published: 01 Dec 2012
author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Ex-gang leader 'Broken Tooth' freed in Macau
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.
- published: 01 Dec 2012
- views: 2697
- author: AlJazeeraEnglish
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Bo Xilai Probe Ripples to Macau Casinos
The investigation into disgraced Chinese official Bo Xilai may be causing ripples in Macao...
published: 04 Dec 2012
author: NTDTV
Bo Xilai Probe Ripples to Macau Casinos
The investigation into disgraced Chinese official Bo Xilai may be causing ripples in Macao. In November, more than six people from a major Macau casino were reportedly questioned by Chinese authorities about their ties to Bo. Macao has turned into China's gambling hub in recent years. Authorities suspect it's also become a hot bed for corruption. Bo Xilai, the former Chongqing Party chief, is facing accusations of major graft, abuse of power and is implicated in his wife's murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. He has not been officially charged, but prosecutors have been asked to investigate. [Xia Ming, Political Science Professor] "They can't just rush this case. It's dragged on for so long so they need make sure they cover every ground, at least this will reduce disputes over how the investigation is handled. They want to make sure they have enough evidence to nail the case." According to British paper The Times, the six men questioned had alleged links to money laundering. It cited a source saying they were asked about a corruption case involving a, quote, "former senior Chinese official." In September, the Communist Party's internal disciplinary organ expelled Bo from the Party. He has not been seen in public since his sacking as Chongqing's Party chief in March. Before that, he made a trip to Macau, meeting with the region's former Chief Executive, Edmund Ho, in February. Macau has a booming casino industry, raking in more than six times in gambling revenue ...
- published: 04 Dec 2012
- views: 321
- author: NTDTV
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Macau casino revenue growth tanks, but don't bail yet
Aug. 2 - Macau's casino revenue growth falls to its lowest rate since 2009, which means pa...
published: 02 Aug 2012
author: ReutersVideo
Macau casino revenue growth tanks, but don't bail yet
Aug. 2 - Macau's casino revenue growth falls to its lowest rate since 2009, which means pain for casino operators and investors. But it's not yet time to pull out all your chips, say analysts.
- published: 02 Aug 2012
- views: 509
- author: ReutersVideo
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Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch
Oct. 19 - A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gam...
published: 19 Oct 2012
author: ReutersVideo
Macau casinos can bet on labor crunch
Oct. 19 - A specialist school in Macau is churning out dealers for the world's biggest gambling market - but not fast enough, as a rush of casino mega-projects strains the enclave's tight labor market.
- published: 19 Oct 2012
- views: 379
- author: ReutersVideo
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Starwood opens massive Sheraton hotel in Macau
CNN's Ramy Inocencio reports on the gamble Sheraton is making on a hotel that doesn't reac...
published: 25 Sep 2012
author: CNN
Starwood opens massive Sheraton hotel in Macau
CNN's Ramy Inocencio reports on the gamble Sheraton is making on a hotel that doesn't reach out to casino-goers.
- published: 25 Sep 2012
- views: 865
- author: CNN
11:21
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 1/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the han...
published: 01 Nov 2012
author: walawala888
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 1/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment, a look back at the peaceful handover of Macau to China compared with the "mess" left behind by Portugal in its other African and Asian colonies. Also a fascinating set of interviews on why the December 20th 1999 date was chosen as the date of the handover. at 6:50 there's a feature on the huge spending on monuments and buildings honouring the Portuguese legacy by the outgoing Portuguese-lead adminstration.
- published: 01 Nov 2012
- views: 263
- author: walawala888
14:48
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 4/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the han...
published: 02 Nov 2012
author: walawala888
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 4/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segement the newscast continues with stories: 0:05 Live coverage from the handover venue President Jiang Zemin, Premier Zhu Rongji, Foreign Minister Qian Qichen Macau's Chief Executive Edmund Ho 82 people from the Portuguese delegation attended 9:46 Chinese PLA and Portuguese soldiers and sailors approach the podium 13:50 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio addresses the hall
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 288
- author: walawala888
12:08
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 5/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the han...
published: 03 Nov 2012
author: walawala888
As it Happened Macau's Handover December 19th 1999 Ray Rudowski's Historical Archive Part 5/7
As a journalist first for ATV, then TVB for 5 years I covered events leading up to the handover and beyond between 1995-2000. On December 19th 1999 the the eve of Macau's historic handover from Portuguese Colony to Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China I recorded the daylong coverage. Here for historians and researchers as well as friends and colleagues is how it looked and felt on that day. In this segment: 00:01 Portugal's President Jorge Sampaio continues his his speech 06:03 The Portuguese flag lowering ceremony begins
- published: 03 Nov 2012
- views: 279
- author: walawala888
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HD 2K 4K Time Lapse Stock Footage Showreel 2010 - Night Rush Around the World
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published: 16 Feb 2010
author: HDtimelapse.net
HD 2K 4K Time Lapse Stock Footage Showreel 2010 - Night Rush Around the World
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Timelapse clips from Hong Kong, Dubai, London, Paris, Cannes, Rome, Milan, Dublin, Edinburgh, Vienna, Monte Carlo, Prague, Macau, Brussels, Bruges, Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Bratislava, Cairo, Barcelona and Lisbon.
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2:00
Life's a Soundcheck
Actor/Musician: João Fino
Script/Director/Dp/Editor: Nuno Barbosa
Winner of "Rode Rockume...
published: 29 Aug 2012
author: Nuno Barbosa
Life's a Soundcheck
Actor/Musician: João Fino
Script/Director/Dp/Editor: Nuno Barbosa
Winner of "Rode Rockumentary International Film Competition 2012"
Winner of "Best in Event Award" in "Creative Macau - Sound & Imagem Challenge 2012"
3:50
2011 Macau Motorcycle GP
This video is an homage to the motorcycle riders who competed in the Macau Motorcycle Gran...
published: 22 Nov 2011
author: Sergio Perez
2011 Macau Motorcycle GP
This video is an homage to the motorcycle riders who competed in the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix 2011.
This video also celebrates Michael Rutter's 7th Historic win in Macau, becoming the rider with the most wins in this 45 years old race.
It was directed and edited by Sergio Perez (me) and photography was by Sergio Perez and Aries Lou, with sound recording by Luis Mexia and shooting support by Simon Ma.
Hopefully all the riders, their teams and their fans enjoy this little tribute.
The actual race footage is edited from the Standard Definition broadcast of the race covered by the local TV station.
Please also check out the 2011 Formula 3 video.
The video was shot with a Canon 7D, 1D Mark IV, an XF300 and 2 Gopro hero 2 cameras for the opening lap first corner and Lisboa turn.
Songs used are "Stop the Rock" by "Apollo 440", "Crush" by Pendulum.
3:34
Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights 2012
This is our 46th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights video. This year marked the histor...
published: 22 Nov 2012
author: Sergio Perez
Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights 2012
This is our 46th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Highlights video. This year marked the historic 8th win for Michael Rutter, an achievement that has not been equaled in the history of the event.
The video was directed and edited by Sergio Perez (me), Photography by Sergio perez, Aries Lou Weng Wa, Palmiro Rosário and Go Pro Camera shot by Simon Ma.
DIT and Assistant Produced by Ho Yat Yu and Simon Ma. Special Thanks to Joana Borges.
The music used was "Kick It Out" by the Boom Boom Satellites, and Phantom Chase, by Tomandandy
Cameras used where the Red Epic, Canon C300 and Canon 1DX (2shots) for the HD segment, and SD Broadcast of the Racing footage by the local broadcaster.
Live Commentary by Richard Nichols
Hope all the Riders, Team Members and Fans enjoy it!
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2:01
Spectacular Celebration Marks Launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel at Sands Cotai Central
Starwood and Macao's biggest hotel opens to public for first time MACAO, Sept. 21, 2012 /P...
published: 25 Sep 2012
author: PR Newswire Asia
Spectacular Celebration Marks Launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel at Sands Cotai Central
Starwood and Macao's biggest hotel opens to public for first time MACAO, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China's Cotai Strip® development was beautifully aflame in celebration Thursday evening, as the integrated resort city introduced to Macao the latest additions at Sands® Cotai Central, led by the launch of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central, which has the double distinction of being the largest hotel for both Macao and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click www.multivu.com
- published: 25 Sep 2012
- views: 412
- author: PR Newswire Asia
2:04
'Broken Tooth Koi' 崩牙駒Ex-gang leader freed in Macau
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more th...
published: 01 Dec 2012
author: AussieNews1
'Broken Tooth Koi' 崩牙駒Ex-gang leader freed in Macau
A Macau triad boss known as "Broken Tooth" has walked free from jail after serving more than 14 years behind bars for heading a gang blamed for a string of murders and bombings in the former Portuguese colony. The release of Wan Kuok-koi on Saturday has triggered tightened security in the world's biggest gaming hub, although experts say it is unlikely Macau will witness a return to the violence seen before the city returned to Chinese rule in 1999. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports. Source, credit to Aljazeera- www.aljazeera.com FAIR USE NOTICE: This video has been posted to further advance our understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, Technological, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues which constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC Section 107 for research and educational purposes. THE notorious Macau crime boss known as Broken Tooth Koi, who was released from prison Saturday after serving nearly 15 years, will hardly recognize the city he terrorized in the late 1990s with a brutal gangland war. Wan Kuok-koi was convicted of loan sharking, money laundering and being a gang leader in November 1999, a month before Portugal handed control of Macau, its colony for more than four centuries, back to Beijing and long before the sleepy enclave welcomed international operators to build the modern resorts that have made it a gambling ...
- published: 01 Dec 2012
- views: 2781
- author: AussieNews1
2:25
2012 ACOP: Welcome to Macau!
We return to Macau once again, this time for the inagural Asia Championship of Poker - wha...
published: 07 Nov 2012
author: pokernewsdotcom
2012 ACOP: Welcome to Macau!
We return to Macau once again, this time for the inagural Asia Championship of Poker - what is set to be a record making Main Event in Asia. Lynn Gilmartin shows off PokerStars' new digs on the Cotai Strip. --- Latest Poker News at www.pokernews.com ---
- published: 07 Nov 2012
- views: 2428
- author: pokernewsdotcom
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published: 01 Jan 2013
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- author: Bernard Aarts
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14 Jan 2013
Bamako/Paris - French fighter jets pounded Islamist rebel strongholds deep in northern Mali on Sunday as Paris poured more troops into the capital, Bamako, awaiting a West African force to dislodge al-Qaeda-linked insurgents from the country’s north ... Defence Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said France’s intervention on Friday prevented the advancing rebels from seizing Bamako and vowed air strikes would continue ... – ... Doubt....(size: 6.6Kb)
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14 Jan 2013
Allahabad. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims led by naked, ash-covered holy men streamed into the sacred river Ganges on Monday at the start of the world's biggest religious festival. The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million worshippers gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and bestow blessings ... "I am ecstatic ... Agence France-Presse ....(size: 4.2Kb)
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15 Jan 2013
WASHINGTON. Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will grow worse this year. The Pentagon has struggled to deal with the suicides, which Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and others have called an epidemic ... Last year’s total is the highest since the Pentagon began closely tracking suicides in 2001 ... ....(size: 5.0Kb)
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15 Jan 2013
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Desperate times call for desperate measures. In the case regarding Pakistani Shias, a minority population in Pakistan, some are refusing to bury their dead until the government deepens its commitment to protect them and the army provides better security. This comes on the heels of another suicide terrorist attack that killed 92 people and wounded more than 100 ... (1) Crilly, Rob ... ....(size: 4.0Kb)
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14 Jan 2013
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Republicans on Monday that he will not negotiate over the debt ceiling or allow Republicans to use it as a bargaining chip. "To even entertain the idea of the United States of America not paying our bills is irresponsible. It's absurd," Obama said in a press conference ... "They will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the economy," Obama said ... Also on HuffPost ... ....(size: 10.3Kb)
noodls
16 Jan 2013
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The Gleaner
16 Jan 2013
Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (CWC) says the US$750-million proceeds from the sale of its stake in its Macau business strengthens its hand to invest in the Central American and Caribbean region ... "The result of the sales of our Macau and Monaco Islands business, announced in December, is that ... The Macau sale was formalised Monday, Janaury 14....(size: 1.8Kb)
noodls
15 Jan 2013
Macau Special Administrative Region Government). Macau Government Tourist Office re-launches "Tourism Awareness Campaign" 100,000 citizens participate at the first stage. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launches the "Tourism Awareness Campaign" again and cooperates with local associations to organize activities. It is estimated that one fifth of Macau citizens will participate in the activities....(size: 3.1Kb)
The Times of India
15 Jan 2013
A unit of the Chinese Cabinet's Citic Group has bought Macau's phone company from its British and Portuguese owners for $1.2 billion....(size: 0.8Kb)
noodls
15 Jan 2013
Macau government rewards athletes, coaches from 2012 ... Macau, China. The President of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China, Charles Lo, was among the presenters of awards when the Macau Sport Development Board officially recognised the outstanding achievements of athletes and coaches in international competition in 2012....(size: 2.0Kb)
noodls
15 Jan 2013
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noodls
15 Jan 2013
Macau Special Administrative Region Government) ... The new Director of Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes announced today that the number of visitor arrivals exceeded 28,000,000 last year, registering a growth of 0.3%. MGTO outlined 6 work highlights in accord with the Macau SAR Government's strategic positioning of building a "Word Centre of Tourism and Leisure"....(size: 9.1Kb)
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14 Jan 2013
Star Tribune
14 Jan 2013
BEIJING - A unit of the Chinese Cabinet's Citic Group has bought Macau's phone company from its British and Portuguese owners for $1.2 billion ... in Telecommunicacoes de Macau from 20 percent to 99 percent....(size: 1.0Kb)
Sacramento Bee
14 Jan 2013
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Seattle Post
14 Jan 2013
BEIJING (AP) — A unit of the Chinese Cabinet's Citic Group has bought Macau's phone company from its British and Portuguese owners for $1.2 billion....(size: 0.8Kb)
noodls
14 Jan 2013
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Casinos in Macau
Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s when the Portuguese government legalised the activity in the colony. Since then, Macau has become known worldwide as the "Monte Carlo of the Orient".
Gambling tourism is Macau's biggest source of revenue, making up about 50% of the economy. Visitors are made up largely of Chinese nationals from the mainland and Hong Kong. With the entry of large foreign casinos from Las Vegas and Australia, Macau overtook the Las Vegas Strip in gaming revenues in 2007.
Until Western-style casino games were introduced in the 20th century, only Chinese games were played, the most popular being Fan-Tan. Generally, gambling in Macau can be divided into three different categories: casino games, horse racing and greyhound racing. There is also sports betting and a number of lotteries. At the present time, Macau does not license online gaming operations.
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History[link]
In an attempt to generate revenues for the government, gambling in Macau was legalised in 1847. In the late 19th century, the government introduced a licensing system for the fantan houses (Chinese gambling houses). It is reported that over 200 gambling houses were required to pay gambling rent to the government.[1] The second casino monopoly concession was granted to the Tai Heng[2] Company in 1937.[3] The company was, however, too conservative to fully exploit the economic potential of gambling. The industry saw a major breakthrough in 1962 when the government granted the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM), a syndicate jointly formed by Hong Kong and Macau businessmen, the monopoly rights to all forms of gambling. The STDM introduced western-style games and modernised the marine transport between Macau and Hong Kong, bringing millions of gamblers from Hong Kong every year.[1] The license was extended in 1986 for another 15 years but expired at the end of 2001.
Macau seceded from the Portuguese in 1999 and became part of the People's Republic of China. During this transition, there were no changes to gambling policy in Macau.[4]
In 2002, the Macau government ended the monopoly system and 3 (later 6) casino operating concessions (and subconcessions) are granted to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM, an 80% owned subsidiary of STDM), Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment Group, the partnership of MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho Chiu-king, and the partnership of Melco and PBL. Today, there are 16 casinos operated by the STDM, and they are still crucial in the casino industry in Macau, but in 2004, the opening of the Sands Macau ushered in the new era.
Economic aspects[link]
The so-called "Monte Carlo of the Orient," Macau's economy relies heavily on gambling. Nowadays, the gambling industry generates over 40% of the GDP of Macau. Since the early 1960s, around 50% of Macau's official revenue has been driven by gambling. The percentage remained steady until the late 1990s. In 1998, 44.5% of total government revenue was produced by the direct tax on gambling. Then there was a 9.1% decrease in 1999, probably due to internet gaming. After the handover of the Macau from Portugal to China, the SAR released gambling licenses to other companies in order to eliminate the monopoly played by the STDM. In 2002, the government signed concession contracts with two Macau gaming companies, Wynn Resort Ltd. and Galaxy Casino. This opened the gambling market for competition and increased government tax revenue significantly. It also attracted more tourists to Macau. At this moment, according to official statistics, gambling taxes form 70% of Macau's government income.[5]
However, the gambling industry is also a source of instability in the Macau economy, as the nature of gambling business is not susceptible to technological advancement or productivity growth. The gambling business is still dependent on the prosperity of other Asian economies, especially that of Hong Kong.
Gambling forms[link]
Gaming policy[link]
Detailed law is enforced in Macau to ensure "qualified operation of gambling" in Macau. The details are listed in Law 16/2001 (regime jurídico da exploração de jogos de fortuna ou azar em casino), and other laws regulating the activity of gaming promoters and credit for gaming.
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (known as DICJ) is the main government unit that oversees the operation of different gaming activities.
Under Macau law, it stated that a permit issued by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau is required for the operation of lotteries sales, lucky draw or similar activities, and the initial procedure in the application on the operation of lotteries sales, lucky draw or similar activities is to submit a notification to the relevant government department 10 days prior to the application.
Casinos[link]
Macau has 33 casinos, of which the biggest is The Venetian Macau. 23 casinos are located on the Macau Peninsula and 10 casinos on Taipa Island. They all operate under a government franchise and under a common set of rules.
Many forms of gambling are legal there, such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette, boule, Sic bo, Fan Tan, keno and slot machines.
Poker was introduced only in August 2007, in an electronic table format at Galaxy Starworld casino. The first live poker tournament was the Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau event in November 2007. Shortly thereafter, in January 2008, the government of Macau published the official rules for Texas hold 'em poker games in Macau. In February 2008, Grand Lisboa Casino added the first live-dealer cash game tables in Macau. In May 2008, 'PokerStars Macau' opened at Grand Waldo Casino. In November 2008, Texas Holdem' Poker opened at Wynn Macau and the "Learn to Play" table is available. 'PokerStars Macau' moved to a new location at the Grand Lisboa Casino in March 2009. Today, Wynn Macau, Venetian, Hard Rock Casino, StarWorld and Grand Lisboa Casinos offer live-dealer cash game poker tables, and only Grand Lisboa Casino has live poker tournaments every weekend.
Gambling has been legal in Macau for a long time beginning in 1851 where there was a licensing system for gambling houses until 1863. Beginning in 1934, casinos' ownership and operation was centralised where through private negotiations, some franchises monopolised the operation right of all casinos. The casino industry has been controlled by the STDM monopoly for 39 years but, this changed in 2001 when casino licenses were offered to other casino operators, including American companies such as Las Vegas Sands (Sheldon Adelson) and Wynn Resorts (Steve Wynn) and then later on 18 May 2004, the Sands Macau casino opened near the Macau Ferry Terminal.
| Name | Opening Hours | Size | Special Features |
| Casino Lisboa | 24 hours | 107 slots and 146 table games (190,000 sq ft) | Hotel with 1,000 rooms and 6 restaurants |
| Casa Real Casino | 24 hours | 123 slots and 53 table games (36,000 sq ft) | Hotel with 381 rooms and 2 restaurants |
| Grandview Casino | 24 hours | 51 table games | Hotel with 407 rooms and 2 restaurants |
| Casino Macau Palace | 24 hours | 51 slots and 12 table games (11,120 sq ft) | None |
| Altira Macau | 24 hours | 550 slots and 220 table games | Hotel with 216 VIP rooms |
| Jai Alai Casino | 24 hours | 208 slots and 61+ table games, 4 VIP rooms (67,075 sq ft) | None |
| Kam Pek Casino | 24 hours | 71 slots and 24 table games; 4 VIP rooms (34,320 sq ft) | None |
| Kingsway Hotel & Casino | 12:00 pm – 4:00 am | 20 slots and 8 table games (11,755 sq ft) | Hotel with 410 rooms |
| Grand Lapa Hotel | 12:00 pm – 4:00 am | 59 slots and 11 table games (12,140 sq ft) | Hotel with 437 rooms and 6 restaurants |
| Mocha Clubs | 24 hours | 1000 slots (number of tables unknown) | None |
| New Century Hotel & Casino | 24 hours | 19 table games | Hotel with 554 rooms |
| The Legend Club | 24 hours | 108 slots and 12 table games; 1 VIP room (15,000 sq ft) | None |
| Sands Macao | 24 hours | 405 slots and 270 gaming tables (165,000 sq ft) | 51 suite VIP hotel |
| Golden Dragon Casino | 24 hours | 137 slots, 123 gaming machines and 85 gaming tables, 15 VIP rooms | 483 deluxe guest rooms including 84 harbour view rooms and 45 signature suites |
| Greek Mythology Casino | 24 hours | 228 tables (to be upgraded to 500), 100 slot machines (160,000 sq ft) | 554 rooms at the New Century Hotel |
| MGM Grand Macau | 24 hours | 345 gaming tables and 1035 slot machines | 600 room hotel |
| Wynn Macau | 24 hours | 375 slot machines and 212 gaming tables (246,000 sq ft) | Integrated resort with 600 rooms and restaurants |
| The Venetian Macao, Cotai strip | 24 hours | 3400 slot machines and 800 gaming tables (550,000 square feet of casino space) | Integrated resort with 3000 suites, convention and retail space |
| Babylon Casino – Fisherman's Wharf | 1100–2300 | ||
| Casino Crystal Palace at Hotel Lisboa | 36 slots (14,100 sq ft) | Makccarat tables | |
| Diamond Casino at Holiday Inn | 6 + 1 VIP Room, 32 slot machines (6,900 sq ft) | ||
| Emperor Palace Casino | 64 gaming table on 3 floors of casino concourse & 8 VIP Halls, 365 slot machines | ||
| Fortuna Casino | 35 gaming tables | ||
| Galaxy Rio Casino | 80 tables, 150 slots, 4 VIP rooms | 450 rooms, 65 suites | |
| Galaxy Starworld | 24 Hours | 300 tables, 371 slots | StarWorld Hotel |
| Galaxy Waldo Hotel and Casino | 24 Hours | 63 tables, 8 VIP rooms, 100 slots | 161 rooms |
| Pharaoh's Palace Casino | 24 Hours | 109 tables 5 VIP rooms, 383 slots (9000 sq ft) | 3 Presidential suites, 448 Rooms and Suites at The Landmark |
| Ponte 16 | 24 Hours | 150 tables, 5 VIP halls and 20 rooms | |
| Casino Marina at Tapia | 20 tables, 4 VIP rooms, 37 slots 45,900 | 312 rooms and suites at Marina Hotel | |
| Crown Casino, Taipa – u/c | 220 (80 VIP), 183,000 sq ft (17,000 m2) gaming space 500 slots | ||
| MJC Casino, Taipa | 19 tables, 2 VIP rooms, 15,800 sq ft (1,470 m2) | 3 Deluxe Rooms and 22 Junior Suites and 1 Presidential Suite and 352 Standard Rooms and 26 Suites | |
| City of Dreams | 24 Hours | 420,000-square-foot (39,000 m2) gaming floor containing 550 gaming tables and 1500 machines; 85,000 square feet (7,900 m2) of retail space; Theatre of Dreams (1,700 seaters) | 366 room Hard Rock Hotel and 290 suites Crown Towers Hotel, Cotai. Grand Hyatt Macau (971 rooms). |
| Galaxy Cotai Mega Resort, Cotai. Has been opened since May 2011 | 450 tables, 1000 slot | 2000 hotel rooms, 50 restaurants, an artificial beach, a wave pool | |
| Galaxy Grand Waldo, Cotai | 168 tables, 25 machines, 350 slots (120000 sq ft) | ||
| Macau Studio City – planned, Cotai | 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of gaming facilities comprising more than 400 gaming tables | ||
| Casino Oceanus | 32,000 m2 on 3 floors containing 269 gaming tables and 569 machines[6] | special facade, closest casino to the ferry terminal directly connected by a pedestrian bridge |
Location of the Race-course and the Canidrome
Horse racing[link]
Other than casinos, there is betting at the Macau Jockey Club and the dog-racing Canidrome.
Horse-racing mainly takes place every Tuesday and Saturday or Sunday at the race-course on the Taipa Island of Macau. The race-course has an area of 450,000 square metres and 18,000 seats for gamblers, and is open only for people over 18 years of age.
The Macau Jockey Club was formerly the Macau Trotting Club. In 1991, it was acquired by a consortium led by Stanley Ho. The Macau Jockey Club is one of the largest private employers of Macau with around 1,400 employees and around 1,100 part-timers.
| Year | Number of Visitors | overall betting turnover |
| 89/90 | 268,561 | 462,642,000 |
| 90/91 | 305,957 | 637,308,000 |
| 91/92 | 349,845 | 979,940,000 |
| 92/93 | 353,730 | 1,296,616,000 |
| 93/94 | 324,953 | 1,296,133,000 |
| 94/95 | 367,185 | 1,521,334,000 |
| 95/96 | 376,487 | 2,285,331,000 |
| 96/97 | 352,440 | 2,635,168,000 |
| 97/98 | 369,957 | 3,421,173,000 |
| 98/99 | 325,444 | 3,576,040,000 |
| 99/00 | 306,319 | 3,567,430,000 |
| 00/01 | 284,569 | 4,019,742,000 |
| 01/02 | 330,298 | 3,263,321,000 |
| 02/03 | 308,168 | 3,297,540,000 |
Ways of betting
- On-course Betting
There are over 210 betting terminals "on-course". All terminals can perform sell and pay functions. Punters may bet in Hong Kong dollars or Macau patacas. Bets are accepted up to the start of each race. Punters may place a bet by oral instructions or by filling a ticket.
- Off-course Betting
There are over 80 betting terminals in the Off-Course Betting Centres. 14 Off-course Betting Centres are located in popular districts of Macau and Taipa.
- Internet betting
The Internet betting service commenced on 20 September 2003. Customers can review the Club's internet betting website at www.macauhorsebet.com.
- Telephone Services
There are over 600 telephone service terminals and a total of over 38,000 telebet accounts. The winning dividend of account holders may at their instructions be automatically transferred to their bank accounts.
- Fast Access Terminals (FAT)
Launched in June 1997, the personal betting terminal, FAT (Fast Access Terminal) offers betting, calculation of bet units, record tracking of bets, account enquiry, withdrawal instructions and other related information on races such as declaration and race-odds. Close to 1,000 customers are currently using FAT.
- Hong Kong Service Centres
Three service centres are now set up in Hong Kong including Shaukeiwan Service Centre, Sheung Wan Service Centre and Mongkok Service Centre.
Greyhound Racing[link]
Greyhound Racing takes place at the Canidrome on Avenida General Castelo Branco (see image above for the location of the canidrome). These races are held on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends starting from 7:45 pm and there are 16 games on every racing evenings. Admission is MOP$10 (usable for betting) for the public stand. Boxes are MOP$80 (Monday to Thursday) and MOP$120 (Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays) with a minimum charge of MOP$30 per person. Bar, snack-bars and restaurant facilities are available.
Players can bet inside the greyhound racing centre, or in off-course betting centres located in the Hotel Lisboa, Jai-Alai Palace and Kam Pek Casino.
Gambling and society[link]
The casino industry is viewed by some as harmful to society. A high crime rate was one of the biggest problems that Macau's colonial Portuguese government had to face. Since Macau's return to China's rule in 1999, the public security situation has markedly improved. With the growth of the casino industry, a business called "bate-ficha" was developed and it is usually run by different triad societies. The bate-ficha business is an element of triad involvement in Macau's gambling industry. Bate-ficha involves selling customers "dead chips" that cannot be exchanged for cash in the casinos, but only by bate-ficha men or women, who are officially known as "gaming promoters" or "middlemen." for a commission. (See external link below for a more detailed explanation of bate-ficha).
Triad involvement in Macau casinos makes a serious social impact on the local area. It attracts the attention of Chinese gangsters, whose deadly battles over the fortunes to be made from racketeering and extortion in the territory are a continuing problem. As different triad societies compete for controlled territory in the casinos and on the streets, disputes between societies occur from time to time. These are often settled in violent ways. Even worse, triad societies have grown so powerful in Macau that there was a trend that people tried to seek help from these societies rather than from the police. Although the situation has improved since the 1999 handover to China, the problem is still entrenched in the local area.
See also[link]
References[link]
- ^ a b Chan, S. S. (2000). The Macau Economy. Macau: Publications Centre, University of Macau. ISBN 99937-26-03-6.
- ^ "Macau Gaming Summary". UNLV Center for Gaming Research. http://gaming.unlv.edu/abstract/macau.html. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ Macau Yearbook 2007. Government Information Bureau of the Macau SAR. 2007. ISBN 978-99937-56-09-5.
- ^ "All you need to know, Macau Hotel". Gambling Info. http://www.gamblinginfo.com/60_Guide_Macau.htm. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ Bloomberg, Macau Casinos Top Las Vegas as Adelson, Wynn, Battle Stanley Ho, 1 March 2007
- ^ video on www.oceanus.asia
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Macau (Chinese: 澳門), also spelled Macao ( /məˈkaʊ/), is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta across from Hong-Kong which is to the east, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.[6]
The territory's economy is heavily dependent on gambling and tourism, but also includes manufacturing.
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and is both the first and last European colony in China.[7][8] Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20 December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer.[9] Macau was first lent by the Chinese empire as a trading port in the 16th century, and had to administer the city under Chinese authority and sovereignty. In 1887, Macau became a colony of the Portuguese empire and its sovereignty transferred to the Portuguese.
Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the PRC's Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs, while Macau maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, and immigration policy. Macau participates in many international organizations and events that do not require members to possess national sovereignty.[9][10] According to The World Factbook, Macau has the second highest life expectancy in the world.[11]
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Etymology[link]
Main article: Names of Macau
Before the Portuguese settlement in the early 16th century, Macau was known as Haojing (濠鏡, literally "Oyster Mirror") or Jinghai (鏡海, literally "Mirror Sea").[12] The name Macau is thought to be derived from the A-Ma Temple (Chinese: 媽閣廟; Mandarin Pinyin: Māgé Miào; Jyutping: Maa1 Gok3 Miu6), a temple built in 1448 dedicated to Matsu – the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. It is said that when the Portuguese sailors landed at the coast just outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied "媽閣" (Mandarin Pinyin: Māgé; Jyutping: Maa1 Gok3). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macau".[13] The present Chinese name (澳門, Àomén) means "Inlet Gates".
History[link]
Main articles: History of Macau and Transfer of the sovereignty of Macau
The history of Macau is traced back to the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC), when the region now called Macau came under the jurisdiction of Panyu county, in Nanhai prefecture (present day Guangdong).[12] The first recorded inhabitants of the area were people seeking refuge in Macau from invading Mongols during the Southern Song Dynasty.[14] Under the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD), fishermen migrated to Macau from Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
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Macau did not develop as a major settlement until the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century.[15] In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore.[16] Around 1552–1553, they obtained temporary permission to erect storage sheds onshore, in order to dry out goods drenched by sea water;[17] they soon built rudimentary stone houses around the area now called Nam Van. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau, paying an annual rent of 500 taels ( 20 kilograms / 44 pounds ) of silver.[17] The Portuguese continued to pay an annual tribute up to 1863 in order to stay in Macau.[18]
In 1564, Portugal commanded the trade of India, Japan, and China, though the Portuguese pride was deeply shocked at the supreme indifference with which the Chinese treated them. The senate of Macao complained to the viceroy of Goa, of the contempt with which the Chinese authorities treated them, confessing however that “it was owing more to the Portuguese themselves than to the Chinese”. The Chinese were obliged to restrict the commerce of Portugal to the port of Macao, in 1631.[19]
During the 17th century some 5,000 slaves lived in Macao, in addition to 2,000 Portuguese and 20,000 Chinese.[20][21][22]
As more Portuguese settled in Macau to engage in trading, they made demands for self-administration; but this was not achieved until the 1840s.[23] In 1576, Pope Gregory XIII established the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau.[24] In 1583, the Portuguese in Macau were permitted to form a Senate to handle various issues concerning their social and economic affairs under strict supervision of the Chinese authority,[25] but there was no transfer of sovereignty.[14]
Macau prospered as a port but was the target of repeated failed attempts[26] by the Dutch to conquer it in the 17th century. On June 24, 1622, the Dutch attacked Macau in the Battle of Macau, expecting to turn it into a Dutch possession after its conquest. The Portuguese repulsed their attack and the Dutch never tried to conquer Macau. The majority of the defenders were Africans slaves, with only a few Portuguese soldiers and priests. Captain Kornelis Reyerszoon was commander of the 800 Dutch strong invasion force.[27][28][29][30]
The Dutch Governor Jan Coen said after the defeat that "The slaves of the Portuguese at Macao served them so well and faithfully, that it was they who defeated and drove away our people there last year", and "Our people saw very few Portuguese" during the battle.[31][32][33][34]
Following the Opium War (1839–42), Portugal occupied Taipa and Coloane in 1851 and 1864 respectively. On 1 December 1887, the Qing and Portuguese governments signed the Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Amity and Commerce, under which China ceded the right of "perpetual occupation and government of Macau by Portugal" in compliance with the statements of the Protocol of Lisbon. In return, Macau Government would cooperate with Hong Kong's smuggle of Indian opium and China would be able to increase profits through customs taxes. Portugal was also obliged "never to alienate Macau without previous agreement with China", therefore ensuring that negotiation between Portugal and France (regarding a possible exchange of Macau and Portuguese Guinea with the French Congo) or with other countries would not go forward – so that the British commercial interests would be secured; Macau officially became a territory under Portuguese administration.[14]
In 1928, after the Qing Dynasty had been overthrown following the Xinhai Revolution, the Kuomintang (KMT) government officially notified Portugal that it was abrogating the Treaty of Amity and Commerce;[35] the two powers signed a new Sino-Portuguese Friendship and Trade Treaty in place of the abrogated treaty. Making only a few provisions concerning tariff principles and matters relating to business affairs, the new treaty did not alter the sovereignty of Macau and Portuguese government of Macau remained unchanged.[36]
In the Second World War, unlike in the case of Portuguese Timor which was occupied by the Japanese in 1942 along with Dutch Timor, the Japanese respected Portuguese neutrality in Macau, but only up to a point. As such, Macau enjoyed a brief period of economic prosperity as the only neutral port in South China, after the Japanese had occupied Guangzhou (Canton) and Hong Kong. In August 1943, Japanese troops seized the British steamer Sian in Macao and killed about 20 guards. The next month they demanded the installation of Japanese "advisors" under the alternative of military occupation. The result was that a virtual Japanese protectorate was created over Macau.
When it was discovered that neutral Macau was planning to sell aviation fuel to Japan, aircraft from the USS Enterprise bombed and strafed the hangar of the Naval Aviation Centre on 16 January 1945 to destroy the fuel. American air raids on targets in Macau were also made on 25 February and 11 June 1945. Following Portuguese government protest, in 1950 the United States paid US$20,255,952 to the government of Portugal.[37] Japanese domination ended in August 1945.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Beijing government declared the Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Amity and Commerce invalid as an “unequal treaty” imposed by foreigners on China. However, Beijing was not ready to settle the treaty question, leaving the maintenance of “the status quo” until a more appropriate time.[38]
Influenced by the Cultural Revolution in mainland China and by general dissatisfaction with Portuguese government, riots broke out in Macau in 1966. In the most serious, the so-called 12-3 incident, 6 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured.[39][40] On 28 January 1967, the Portuguese government issued a formal apology.
Shortly after the overthrow of the Portuguese dictatorship in 1974 in Lisbon, the new Portuguese government determined it would relinquish all its overseas possessions. In 1976, Lisbon redefined Macau as a "Chinese territory under Portuguese administration" and granted it a large measure of administrative, financial, and economic autonomy. Three years later, Portugal and China agreed to regard Macau as "a Chinese territory under (temporary) Portuguese administration".[14][41] The Chinese and Portuguese governments commenced negotiations on the question of Macau in June 1986. The two signed a Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration the next year, making Macau a special administrative region (SAR) of China.[42] The Chinese government assumed formal sovereignty over Macau on 20 December 1999.[43] The economy since then has continued to prosper with the sustained growth of tourism from mainland China and the construction of new casinos.
Government and politics[link]
Main articles: Politics of Macau, Legislative Assembly of Macau, Legal system of Macau, and Municipalities of Macau
The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law, Macau's constitution promulgated by China's National People's Congress in 1993, specify that Macau's social and economic system, lifestyle, rights, and freedoms are to remain unchanged for at least 50 years after the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1999.[9] Under the principle of "one country, two systems", Macau enjoys a high degree of autonomy in all areas except in defence and foreign affairs.[9] Macau officials, rather than PRC officials, run Macau through the exercise of separate executive, legislative, and judicial powers, as well as the right to final adjudication.[44] Macau maintains its own separate currency, customs territory, immigration and border controls, and police force.[45][46]
Executive[link]
The government in Macau is headed by the chief executive, who is appointed by the central government upon the recommendation of an election committee, whose three hundred members are nominated by corporate and community bodies. The recommendation is made by an election within the committee.[47] The chief executive's cabinet is made up of five policy secretaries and is advised by the Executive Council that has between seven and eleven members.[48] Edmund Ho Hau Wah, a community leader and former banker, was the first chief executive of the Macau SAR, replacing General Vasco Rocha Vieira at midnight on 20 December 1999. Fernando Chui Sai On is the current Chief Executive.[49] The chief executive and the cabinet have their offices in the Macau Government Headquarters, located in the former area of the St. Lawrence Parish.
Legislature[link]
The legislative organ of the territory is the Legislative Assembly, a 29-member body comprising 12 directly elected members, ten indirectly elected members representing functional constituencies and seven members appointed by the chief executive.[50] Any permanent residents at or over 18 years of age are eligible to vote in direct elections.[51] Indirect election is limited to organizations registered as "corporate voters" and a 300-member election committee drawn from broad regional groupings, municipal organizations, and central government bodies.[52]
Judiciary[link]
The original framework of the legal system, based largely on Portuguese law or Portuguese civil law system, was preserved after 1999. The territory has its own independent judicial system with a high court. Judges are selected by a committee and appointed by the chief executive. Foreign judges may serve on the courts.[53]
Macau has a three-tier court system: the Court of the First Instance, the Court of the Second Instance and the Court of Final Appeal.[54] In February 2009, the Legislative Assembly passed a security bill based on the withdrawn security legislation previously introduced in Hong Kong.[55] Democracy advocates feared that the bill's excessively broad scope could lead to abuses, a concern which has been heightened after a number of prominent supporters of democracy in Hong Kong were denied entry into Macau in the run-up to the bill's passage.[56]
Military[link]
Main article: Military of Macau under Portuguese rule
Main article: People's Liberation Army Macau Garrison
Under Portuguese rule, Macau often served as an expeditionary base to Japan and other regions of East Asia from the 16th century onwards, while maintaining a strong garrison mainly to repel Dutch and mainland Chinese attacks. However since the allied British settled Hong Kong, the need for a strong military presence in Macau dimmed and it became very limited and ceased in 1974. In 1999, upon handover to the PRC, a substantial garrison of the People's Liberation Army was established in the city itself, with a large portion of the forces stationed in neighbouring Zhuhai as well.
Geography[link]
Main article: Geography of Macau
Macau is situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) from Guangzhou. It also has 41 kilometres (25 mi) of coastline, yet only 310 metres (1,000 ft) of land border with Guangdong.[6][57] It consists of the Macau Peninsula itself and the islands of Taipa and Coloane, which are now connected by landfill forming the Cotai Strip. The peninsula is formed by the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) estuary on the east and the Xi Jiang (West River) on the west.[57] It borders the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone in mainland China. The main border crossing between Macau and China is known as the Portas do Cerco (Barrier Gate) on the Macau side, and the Gongbei Port of Entry on the Zhuhai side.[58]
Macau Peninsula was originally an island, but a connecting sandbar gradually turned into a narrow isthmus, thus changing Macau into a peninsula. Land reclamation in the 17th century transformed Macau into a peninsula with generally flat terrain, though numerous steep hills still mark the original land mass.[57] Alto de Coloane is the highest point in Macau, with an altitude of 170.6 metres (559.7 ft).[6] With a dense urban environment, Macau has no arable land, pastures, forest, or woodland.
Climate[link]
Macau has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa), with average relative humidity between 75% and 90%.[59] Similar to much of South China, seasonal climate is greatly influenced by the monsoons, and differences in temperature and humidity between summer and winter are noticeable, though not as great as inland China. The average annual temperature of Macau is 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).[60] July is the warmest month, with average temperature being 28.9 °C (84.0 °F). The coolest month is January, with a mean temperature of 15.0 °C (59.0 °F).[59]
Located on China's southern coast, Macau has ample rainfall, with average annual precipitation being 2,120 millimetres (83 in). However, winter is mostly dry due to the influence of the vast Siberian High affecting much of East Asia. Autumn in Macau, from October to November, is sunny and still pleasantly warm with low humidity. Winter (December to early March) is generally mild with temperature above 10°C most of the time, although it could also drop to below 5°C at times. Humidity starts to increase from late March. Summer is very warm to hot (often rising above 30 °C (86 °F) at daytime). The hot weather is often followed by heavy rain, thunderstorms and occasional typhoons.[59]
| Climate data for Macau | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
24.5 (76.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
30.3 (86.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
19.6 (67.3) |
25.2 (77.4) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 12.2 (54.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
16.2 (61.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.0 (78.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
| Rainfall mm (inches) | 32.4 (1.276) |
58.8 (2.315) |
82.5 (3.248) |
217.4 (8.559) |
361.9 (14.248) |
339.7 (13.374) |
289.8 (11.409) |
351.6 (13.843) |
194.1 (7.642) |
116.9 (4.602) |
42.6 (1.677) |
35.2 (1.386) |
2,122.9 (83.579) |
| % humidity | 74.3 | 80.6 | 84.9 | 86.2 | 85.6 | 84.4 | 82.2 | 82.5 | 79.0 | 73.4 | 69.3 | 68.8 | 79.3 |
| Avg. rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 133 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 132.4 | 81.8 | 75.9 | 87.8 | 138.4 | 168.2 | 226.2 | 194.7 | 182.2 | 195.0 | 177.6 | 167.6 | 1,827.8 |
| Source: SMG [61] | |||||||||||||
Economy[link]
Main articles: Economy of Macau and Gambling in Macau
| Employed population by occupation 2007[62] |
||
|---|---|---|
| Occupation | no. ('000) |
|
| Senior officials/managers | 14.6 | |
| Professionals | 9.9 | |
| Technicians | 28.1 | |
| Clerks | 83.7 | |
| Service & sale workers | 63.2 | |
| Workers in agriculture/fishery | 0.8 | |
| Craft & similar workers | 33.7 | |
Macau's economy is based largely on tourism. Other chief economic activities in Macau are export-geared textile and garment manufacturing, banking and other financial services.[63] The clothing industry has provided about three quarters of export earnings, and the gaming, tourism and hospitality industry is estimated to contribute more than 50% of Macau's GDP, and 70% of Macau government revenue.[48]
Macau is a founding member of the WTO and has maintained sound economic and trade relations with more than 120 countries and regions, with European Union and Portuguese-speaking countries in particular; Macau is also a member of the IMF.[64] The World Bank classifies Macau as a high income economy[65] and the GDP per capita of the region in 2006 was US$28,436. After the Handover in 1999, there has been a rapid rise in the number of mainland visitors due to China's easing of travel restrictions. Together with the liberalization of Macau's gaming industry in 2001 that induces significant investment inflows, the average growth rate of the economy between 2001 and 2006 was approximately 13.1% annually.[66]
In a World Tourism Organization report of international tourism for 2006, Macau ranked 21st in the number of tourists and 24th in terms of tourism receipts.[67] From 9.1 million visitors in 2000, arrivals to Macau has grown to 18.7 million visitors in 2005 and 22 million visitors in 2006,[68] with over 50% of the arrivals coming from mainland China and another 30% from Hong Kong.
Starting in 1962, the gambling industry had been operated under a government-issued monopoly license by Stanley Ho's Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau. The monopoly ended in 2002 and several casino owners from Las Vegas attempted to enter the market. With the opening of the Sands Macao,[69] in 2004 and Wynn Macau in 2006,[70] gambling revenues from Macau's casinos were greatly prosperous.[71][72][73] In 2007, Venetian Macau, at the time the second (now sixth) largest building in the world by floor space, opened its doors to the public, followed by MGM Grand Macau. Numerous other hotel casinos, including Galaxy Cotai Megaresort, are also to be opened in the near future.
In 2002, the Macau government ended the monopoly system and six casino operating concessions and subconcessions are granted to Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment Group, the partnership of MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho (daughter of Stanley Ho), and the partnership of Melco and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL). Today, there are 16 casinos operated by the STDM, and they are still crucial in the casino industry in Macau, but in 2004, the opening of the Sands Macau ushered in the new era.[69][74][75] Gambling revenue has made Macau the world's top casino market, surpassing Las Vegas.[76]
In the early 2010s, Macau also ramped up show and entertainments in additional to gambling business, including the famous show House of Dancing Water,[77] concerts, industry trade shows and international art crossovers.[78]
Macau is an offshore financial centre, a tax haven, and a free port with no foreign exchange control regimes.[79][80][81] The Monetary Authority of Macau regulates offshore finance,[82] while the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute provides services for investment in Macau.[83] In 2007, Moody's Investors Service upgraded Macau's foreign and local currency government issuer ratings to 'Aa3' from 'A1', citing its government's solid finances as a large net creditor. The rating agency also upgraded Macau's foreign currency bank deposit ceiling to 'Aa3' from 'A1'.[84]
As prescribed by the Macau Basic Law, the government follows the principle of keeping expenditure within the limits of revenues in drawing up its budget, and strives to achieve a fiscal balance, avoid deficits and keep the budget commensurate with the growth rate of its gross domestic product. All the financial revenues of the Macau Special Administrative Region shall be managed and controlled by the Region itself and shall not be handed over to the Central People's Government. The Central People's Government shall not levy any taxes in the Macau Special Administrative Region.[85]
Monetary system[link]
In Macau, the unit of currency is the pataca which is currently pegged to the Hong Kong dollar at a rate of HK$1 = MOP1.03. The name pataca is a Portuguese word which was applied to the Mexican dollars that were the main circulating coin in the wider region in the second half of the 19th century. In the year 1894, the pataca was introduced in both Macau and Portuguese Timor as a unit of account for the Mexican dollar and the other silver dollar coins in circulation. In 1901 it was decided to grant the Banco Nacional Ultramarino the exclusive rights to issue banknotes denominated in patacas, and in the year 1906, these notes went into circulation at an official equivalent rate of 2 shillings and 4 pence sterling, and all foreign coins were outlawed. However, the Chinese were suspicious of these paper patacas, being so accustomed to using silver for barter, and as such, the paper patacas circulated at a discount in relation to the silver dollar coins. In the year 1935, when China and Hong Kong abandoned the silver standard, the Hong Kong dollar was pegged to sterling at the fixed rate of 1 shilling and 3 pence, whereas the pataca was pegged to the Portuguese escudo at a sterling equivalent rate of only 1 shilling. From 1945 to 1951 fractional coins of the pataca were minted for issue in Portuguese Timor, and in 1952 similar issues were minted for Macau including an actual pataca coin for the first time.
Demographics[link]
Main articles: Demographics of Macau and Religion in Macau
| Residents' usual language spoken at home[86] |
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|---|---|
| Language | Percentage of population |
| Cantonese | 85.7% |
| Other forms of Chinese |
6.7% |
| Portuguese | 0.6% |
| Mandarin | 3.2% |
| English | 1.5% |
| Others | 2.3% |
Macau is the most densely populated region in the world, with a population density of 18,428 persons per square kilometre (47,728/sq mi).[87] 95% of Macau's population is Chinese; another 2% is of Portuguese and/or mixed Chinese/Portuguese descent, an ethnic group often referred to as Macanese.[86] According to the 2006 by-census, 47% of the residents were born in mainland China, of whom 74.1% were born in Guangdong and 15.2% in Fujian. Meanwhile, 42.5% of the residents were born in Macau, and those born in Hong Kong, the Philippines and Portugal shared 3.7%, 2.0% and 0.3% respectively.[86]
The growth of population in Macau mainly relies on immigrants from mainland China and the influx of overseas workers since its birth rate is one of the lowest in the world.[88] According to a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Macau is the top country/region for life expectancy at birth with an average of 84.36 years,[89] while its infant mortality rate ranks among the lowest in the world.[90]
Both Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese are Macau's official languages.[91] Other languages such as Mandarin, English and Hokkien are also spoken by some local communities.[92] The Macanese language, a distinctive creole generally known as Patuá, is still spoken by several dozen Macanese.[93]
Most Chinese in Macau are profoundly influenced by their own tradition and culture, of which most take part in Chinese folk religion, of which the faiths of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, form an integral part.[48] Macau has a sizable Christian community; Roman Catholics and Protestants constitute 7% and 2% of the population respectively. In addition, 17% of the population follow original Mahayana Buddhism.[94]
Since Macau has an economy driven by tourism, 14.6% of the workforce is employed in restaurants and hotels, and 10.3% in the gambling industry.[92] With the opening of several casino resorts and other major constructions underway, many sectors reportedly experience a shortage of labor, and the government seeks to import labor from neighboring regions.
The number of imported workers stood at a record high of 98,505 in the second quarter of 2008, representing more than 25% of the labor force in Macau.[95] Some local workers complain about the lack of jobs due to the influx of cheap imported labor. Some also claim that the problem of illegal labor is severe.[96] Another concern is the widening of income inequality in the region. Macau's Gini coefficient, a popular measure of income inequality where a low value indicates a more equal income distribution, rose from 0.43 in 1998 to 0.48 in 2006. It is higher than those of neighboring regions, such as mainland China (0.447), South Korea (0.316) and Singapore (0.425).[97]
Education[link]
Main article: Education in Macau
A fifteen-year free education is currently being offered to residents, that includes a three-year kindergarten, followed by a six-year primary education and a six-year secondary education. The literacy rate of the territory is 93.5%. The illiterates are mainly among the senior residents aged 65 or above; the younger generation, for example the population aged 15–29, has a literacy rate of above 99%.[86] Currently, there is only one school in Macau where Portuguese is the medium of instruction.
Macau does not have its own universal education system; non-tertiary schools follow either the British, the Chinese, or the Portuguese education system. There are currently 10 tertiary educational institutions in the region, four of them being public.[48] In 2006, the Programme for International Student Assessment, a worldwide test of 15-year-old schoolchildren's scholastic performance coordinated by OECD, ranked Macau as the fifth and sixth in science and problem solving respectively.[98] Nevertheless, education levels in Macau are low among high income regions. According to the 2006 by-census, among the resident population aged 14 and above, only 51.8% has a secondary education and 12.6% has a tertiary education.[86]
As prescribed by the Basic Law of Macau Chapter VI Article 121, the Government of Macau shall, on its own, formulate policies on education, including policies regarding the educational system and its administration, the language of instruction, the allocation of funds, the examination system, the recognition of educational qualifications and the system of academic awards so as to promote educational development. The government shall also in accordance with law, gradually institute a compulsory education system. Community organisations and individuals may, in accordance with law, run educational undertakings of various kinds.[85]
Health Care[link]
Main article: List of hospitals in Macau
Macau is served by one major public hospital, the Hospital Conde S. Januário, and one major private hospital, the Hospital Kiang Wu, both located in Macau Peninsula, as well as a university hospital called Macau University of Science and Technology Hospital in Cotai. In addition to hospitals, Macau also has numerous health centres providing free basic medical care to residents. Consultation in traditional Chinese medicine is also available.[99]
Currently none of the Macau hospitals are independently assessed through international healthcare accreditation. There are no western-style medical schools in Macau and thus all aspiring physicians in Macau have to obtain their education and qualification elsewhere.[48] Local nurses are trained at the Macau Polytechnic Institute and the Kiang Wu Nursing College.[100][101] Currently there are no training courses in midwifery in Macau.
The Health Bureau in Macau is mainly responsible for coordinating the activities between the public and private organisations in the area of public health, and assure the health of citizens through specialised and primary health care services, as well as disease prevention and health promotion.[102] The Macau Centre for Disease Control and Prevention was established in 2001, which monitors the operation of hospitals, health centres, and the blood transfusion centre in Macau. It also handles the organisation of care and prevention of diseases affecting the population, sets guidelines for hospitals and private health care providers, and issues licences.[103]
Transport[link]
Main article: Transport in Macau
In Macau traffic drives on the left, unlike either mainland China or Portugal. Macau has a well-established public transport network connecting the Macau Peninsula, Cotai, Taipa Island and Coloane Island. Buses and taxis are the major modes of public transport in Macau. Currently three companies, namely Transmac, Transportas Companhia de Macau and Reolian Public Transport Co., operate franchised public bus services in Macau.[104] The trishaw, a hybrid of the tricycle and the rickshaw, is also available, though it is mainly for sightseeing purposes. The newest public bus operator, Reolian Public Transport Co., entered service on August 1, 2011. This new bus operator operates on the existing routes by Transmac and Transportas Companhia de Macau.
The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal provides cross-border transportation services for passengers travelling between Macau and Hong Kong, while the Yuet Tung Terminal in the Inner Harbour serves those travelling between Macau and cities in mainland China, including Shekou and Shenzhen.[105]
Macau has one active international airport, known as Macau International Airport located at the eastern end of Taipa and neighbouring waters. The airport used to serve as one of the main transit hubs for passengers travelling between mainland China and Taiwan, but now with the introduction of direct flights between those two regions, passenger traffic in this regard has lessened.[106][107] It is the primary hub for Air Macau. In 2006, the airport handled about 5 million passengers.[108]
Culture[link]
Main article: Culture of Macau
The mixing of the Chinese and Portuguese cultures and religious traditions for more than four centuries has left Macau with an inimitable collection of holidays, festivals and events. The biggest event of the year is the Macau Grand Prix in November,[109] when the main streets in Macau Peninsula are converted to a racetrack bearing similarities with the Monaco Grand Prix. Other annual events include Macau Arts festival in March,[110] the International Fireworks Display Contest in September,[111] the International Music festival in October and/or November,[112] and the Macau International Marathon in December.[113]
The Lunar Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival and celebration normally takes place in late January or early February.[114][115] The Pou Tai Un Temple in Taipa is the place for the Feast of Tou Tei, the Earth god, in February. The Procession of the Passion of Our Lord is a well-known Catholic rite and journey, which travels from Saint Austin's Church to the Cathedral, also taking place in February.[57]
A-Ma Temple, which honours the Goddess Matsu, is in full swing in April with many worshippers celebrating the A-Ma festival. In May it is common to see dancing dragons at the Feast of the Drunken Dragon and twinkling-clean Buddhas at the Feast of the Bathing of Lord Buddha. In Coloane Village, the Taoist god Tam Kong is also honoured on the same day.[57] Dragon Boat festival is brought into play on Nam Van Lake in June and Hungry Ghosts' festival, in late August and/or early September every year. All events and festivities of the year end with Winter Solstice in December.[113]
Local cooking in Macau consists of a blend of Cantonese and Portuguese cuisines.[116] Many unique dishes resulted from the spice blends that the wives of Portuguese sailors used in an attempt to replicate European dishes. Its ingredients and seasonings include those from Europe, South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, as well as local Chinese ingredients.[117] Typically, Macanese food is seasoned with various spices and flavours including turmeric, coconut milk, cinnamon and bacalhau, giving special aromas and tastes.[118] Famous dishes include Galinha à Portuguesa, Galinha à Africana (African chicken), Bacalhau, Macanese Chili Shrimps and stir-fry curry crab. Pork chop bun, ginger milk and Portuguese-style egg tart are also very popular in Macau.[119]
Macau preserves many historical properties in the urban area. The Historic Centre of Macau, which includes some twenty-five historic locations, was officially listed as a World Heritage Site UNESCO on 15 July 2005 during the 29th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Durban, South Africa.[120]
Sports[link]
Football has the greatest popularity in Macau, which has a representative international side, Macau national football team. Another common sport is Rink Hockey, which is often practiced by the Portuguese. The national team of Macau is the most powerful of Asia and has many Rink Hockey Asian Championship titles. The last Championship was conquered in Dalian, China, on the 13th Asian Roller hockey Championship.
Macau always participate in the Rink Hockey World Championship in B category. The automobile racing Macau Grand Prix is arguably the most important international sporting event in Macau, mainly with Formula 3, Motorcycle Road Racing and Touring Car races.
International relations[link]
Twin towns – Sister cities[link]
Macau is twinned with[121][122]:
São Paulo, Brazil
Lisbon, Portugal- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Kolkata, India- Brasília, Brasil
- Porto, Portugal
Brussels, Belgium- Coimbra, Portugal
Luanda, Angola
Linköping, Sweden
Maputo, Mozambique
Hong Kong- Recife, Brazil
See also[link]
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- Outline of Macau
- Index of Macau-related articles
- Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Macau
- Visa policy of Macau
- Foreign relations of Macau
- List of bridges and tunnels in Macau
- Macao Science Center
Notes[link]
- ^ As reflected in the Chinese text of the Macau emblem, the text of the Macao Basic Law, and the Macao Government Website, the full name of the territory is the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Although the convention of "Macao Special Administrative Region", "Macao" and "Macau" can also be used.
- ^ The Macau Basic Law states that the official languages are "Chinese and Portuguese." It does not explicitly specify the standard for "Chinese". While Mandarin and Simplified Chinese characters are used as the spoken and written standards in mainland China, Cantonese and Traditional Chinese characters are the long-established de facto standards in Macau.
- ^ "Population estimate of Macao (2nd Quarter/2010) ('000)". Statistics and Census Service. Macao SAR Government. http://www.dsec.gov.mo/TimeSeriesDatabase.aspx?KeyIndicatorID=12. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Global Results of Census 2001". Statistics and Census Service. Macao SAR Government. http://www.dsec.gov.mo/getAttachment/8314999b-50ec-4b19-be6a-2ec5900067b2/E_CEN_PUB_2001_Y.aspx. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Macao in Figures 2010". Statistics and Census Service, Macau SAR. 2010. http://www.dsec.gov.mo/getAttachment/6ba9054b-39ed-4a06-95fa-be5fdc961af1/E_MN_PUB_2010_Y.aspx. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
- ^ a b c Macau Yearbook 2007, 475.
- ^ Fung, 5.
- ^ "Macau and the end of empire". BBC News. 18 December 1999. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/566301.stm. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Content of Basic Law of Macau". University of Macau. http://www.umac.mo/basiclaw/english/main.html. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "Joint declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and The Government of the Republic of Portugal on the question of Macau". GPB Govt of Macau. http://www.imprensa.macau.gov.mo/bo/i/88/23/dc/en/. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2102.html
- ^ a b Macau Yearbook 2007, 517.
- ^ Fung, 298.
- ^ a b c d "The entry "Macau history" in Macau Encyclopedia" (in Chinese). Macau Foundation. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071013210914/http://macaudata.com/macauweb/Encyclopedia/html/44907.htm. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
- ^ Chan, 3–4.
- ^ Fung, 5–6.
- ^ a b Fung, 7.
- ^ Joseph Timothy Haydn (1885). Dictionary of dates, and universal reference. [With] (18 ed.). p. 522. http://books.google.com/books?id=CioAAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA522&dq=parthian+despatch+macao&hl=en&ei=5Kq5TomRIKiOsQLe3oWlCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "MACAO (in Quang-tong, S. China) was given to the Portuguese as a commercial station in 1586 (in return for their assistance against pirates), subject to an annual tribute, which was remitted in 1863. Here Camoens composed part of the " Lusiad."" (Oxford University)
- ^ The Mirror of literature, amusement, and instruction, Volume 7. LONDON: J. Limbird. 1845. p. 262. http://books.google.com/books?id=AvRZAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA262&dq=In+I564,+Portugal+commanded+the+trade+of+India,+Japan,+and+China,+though+their+pride+was+deeply+shocked+at+the+supreme+indifference+with+which+the+Chinese+treated+them.+Their+atrocities+at+Ningpo+and+Macao,+and+their+subsequent&hl=en&ei=mqG5Tv_DFcjNhAfYvqyaBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=In%20I564%2C%20Portugal%20commanded%20the%20trade%20of%20India%2C%20Japan%2C%20and%20China%2C%20though%20their%20pride%20was%20deeply%20shocked%20at%20the%20supreme%20indifference%20with%20which%20the%20Chinese%20treated%20them.%20Their%20atrocities%20at%20Ningpo%20and%20Macao%2C%20and%20their%20subsequent&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "In I564, Portugal commanded the trade of India, Japan, and China, though their pride was deeply shocked at the supreme indifference with which the Chinese treated them. Their atrocities at Ningpo and Macao, and their subsequent servility, had opened the eyes of the Celestials to their true character, and unfortunately for other European adventurers, they had come to the conclusion that all western nations were alike. The senate of Macao complained to the viceroy of Goa, of the contempt with which the Chinese authorities treated them, confessing however that, “it was owing more to the Portuguese themselves than to the Chinese.” The Chinese were obliged to restrict the commerce of Portugal to the port of Macao, in 1631. A partnership was then formed with some Chinese dealers in Canton, who were to furnish exports and take delivery of imports at Macao. This scheme did not suit the Chinese; they were dissatisfied with their partners, and speedily dissolved the connection." (Princeton University)
- ^ George Bryan Souza (2004). The Survival of Empire: Portuguese Trade and Society in China and the South China Sea 1630-1754 (reprint ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 32. ISBN 0-521-53135-7. http://books.google.com/books?id=nPyg0evI8ykC&pg=PA32&dq=and+soldiers+5000+slaves+20000+Chinese+1643+2000+moradores+(Portuguese+inhabitants)+1644+40000+total+inhabitants+1648&hl=en&ei=XfC6TtDND-jo0QGsscDeCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=and%20soldiers%205000%20slaves%2020000%20Chinese%201643%202000%20moradores%20(Portuguese%20inhabitants)%201644%2040000%20total%20inhabitants%201648&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "soldiers 5000 slaves 20000 Chinese 1643 2000 moradores (Portuguese inhabitants) 1644 40000 total inhabitants 1648 Jesuits record"
- ^ Atlas of languages of intercultural communication in the Pacific, Asia and the Americas. Walter de Gruyter. 1996. p. 323. ISBN 3-11-013417-9. http://books.google.com/books?id=oCx0D0iE2QoC&pg=PA323&dq=typical+cross+section+of+the+population+consisted+of+about+600+casados,+100-200+other+Portuguese,+some+5000+slaves+and+a+growing&hl=en&ei=bPC6TrzhGIrs0gGKoIzfCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=typical%20cross%20section%20of%20the%20population%20consisted%20of%20about%20600%20casados%2C%20100-200%20other%20Portuguese%2C%20some%205000%20slaves%20and%20a%20growing&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "The Portuguese population of Macao was never very large. Between the period 1601 -1669, a typical cross section of the population consisted of about 600 casados, 100-200 other Portuguese, some 5000 slaves and a growing number of Chinese"
- ^ Zhidong Hao (2011). Macau History and Society (illustrated ed.). Hong Kong University Press. p. 63. ISBN 988-8028-54-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=LP9q1dzVRYQC&pg=PA63&dq=black+slaves+macao&hl=en&ei=Ku66TuyxNcbc0QHP5Z3dDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "This is a time when there were most African slaves, about 5100. In comparison there were about 1000 to 2000 during the later Portuguese rule in Macau."
- ^ <Historical figures of Macau>, by CCTV.
- ^ "The entry "Catholic" in Macau Encyclopedia" (in Chinese). Macau Foundation. Archived from the original on 24 December 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071224173753/http://www.macaudata.com/macauweb/Encyclopedia/html/11502.htm. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
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- ^ History of the Qing (清史稿)
- ^ Indrani Chatterjee, Richard Maxwell Eaton, ed. (2006). Slavery and South Asian history (illustrated ed.). Indiana University Press. p. 238. ISBN 0-253-21873-X. http://books.google.com/books?id=Nsh8NHDQHlcC&pg=PA238&dq=african+slaves+macau&hl=en&ei=jfe6Tr-9LOfV0QGJ4cXfCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEAQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=african%20slaves%20macau&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "Portuguese,”he concluded;“The Portuguese beat us off from Macao with their slaves.”10 The same year as the Dutch ... an English witness recorded that the Portuguese defense was conducted primarily by their African slaves,who threw"
- ^ Middle East and Africa. Taylor & Francis. 1996. p. 544. ISBN 1-884964-04-4,. http://books.google.com/books?id=vWLRxJEU49EC&pg=PA544&dq=african+slaves+macau&hl=en&ei=jfe6Tr-9LOfV0QGJ4cXfCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=african%20slaves%20macau&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "A miscellaneous assemblage of Portuguese soldiers, citizens, African slaves, friars, and Jesuits managed to withstand the attack. Following this defeat, the Dutch made no further attempts to take Macau, although they continued to harass"
- ^ Christina Miu Bing Cheng (1999). Macau: a cultural Janus (illustrated ed.). Hong Kong University Press. p. 159. ISBN 962-209-486-4. http://books.google.com/books?id=-Gr51C1eS1oC&pg=PA159&dq=invaded+Macau+on+24+June+1622+but+was+defeated+by+a+handful+of+Portuguese+priests,+citizens+and+African+slaves&hl=en&ei=4_i6TtDdLsXb0QHvxejeCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=invaded%20Macau%20on%2024%20June%201622%20but%20was%20defeated%20by%20a%20handful%20of%20Portuguese%20priests%2C%20citizens%20and%20African%20slaves&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "invaded Macau on 24 June 1622 but was defeated by a handful of Portuguese priests, citizens and African slaves"
- ^ Steven Bailey (2007). Strolling in Macau: A Visitor's Guide to Macau, Taipa, and Coloane (illustrated ed.). ThingsAsian Press. p. 15. ISBN 0-9715940-9-0. http://books.google.com/books?id=Lw6JYOYgjokC&pg=PA15&dq=Macau's+future+as+a+Dutch+colony+seemed+all+but+assured,+since+the+city's+...+still+remained+under+construction+and+its+defenders+numbered+only+about+60+soldiers+and+90+civilians,+who+ranged+from+Jesuit+priests+to+African+slaves&hl=en&ei=UPm6Tv-AHObV0QGyoojeCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Macau's%20future%20as%20a%20Dutch%20colony%20seemed%20all%20but%20assured%2C%20since%20the%20city's%20...%20still%20remained%20under%20construction%20and%20its%20defenders%20numbered%20only%20about%2060%20soldiers%20and%2090%20civilians%2C%20who%20ranged%20from%20Jesuit%20priests%20to%20African%20slaves&f=false. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "On June 24, 1622, a Dutch fleet under Captain Kornelis Reyerszoon assembled a landing force of some 800 armed sailors, a number thought more than sufficient to overpower Macau's relatively weak garrison. Macau's future as a Dutch colony seemed all but assured, since the city's ... still remained under construction and its defenders numbered only about 60 soldiers and 90 civilians, who ranged from Jesuit priests to African slaves"
- ^ Ruth Simms Hamilton, ed. (2007). Routes of passage: rethinking the African diaspora, Volume 1, Part 1. Volume 1 of African diaspora research. Michigan State University Press. p. 143. ISBN 0-87013-632-1. http://books.google.com/books?ei=zvq6TtccxN3RAZH6qNcJ&ct=result&id=3s8VAQAAIAAJ&dq=Jan+Coen%2C+who+had+been+sent+to+establish+a+Dutch+base+on+the+China+coast%2C+wrote+about+the+slaves+who+served+the+Portuguese+so+faithfully%3A+%22It+was+they+who+defeated+and+drove+away+our+people+last+year.%22&q=jan+coen. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "Jan Coen, who had been sent to establish a Dutch base on the China coast, wrote about the slaves who served the Portuguese so faithfully: "It was they who defeated and drove away our people last year."" (the University of California)
- ^ Centro de Estudos Históricos Ultramarinos (1968). Studia, Issue 23. Centro de Estudos Históricos Ultramarinos.. p. 89. http://books.google.com/books?ei=Kfu6TpniFIP10gHPmvXeCQ&ct=result&id=8gdmAAAAMAAJ&dq=85%2C+quotes+a+report+from+the+Dutch+governor-general%2C+Coen%2C+in+1623%3A+%C2%ABThe+slaves+of+the+Portuguese+at+Macao+served+them+so+well+and+faithfully%2C+that+it+was+they+who+defeated+and+drove+away+our+people+last+year%C2%BB.&q=coen. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "85, quotes a report from the Dutch governor-general, Coen, in 1623: «The slaves of the Portuguese at Macao served them so well and faithfully, that it was they who defeated and drove away our people last year»." (University of Texas)
- ^ Japan and Africa: the evolution and nature of political, economic and human bonds, 1543-1993. HSRC. 1993. p. 23. ISBN 0-7969-1525-3. http://books.google.com/books?id=8IEFAQAAIAAJ&q=A+year+later,+Captain+Coen+was+still+harping+on+the+same+theme:+%22The+slaves+of+the+Portuguese+at+Macao+served+them+so+well+and+faithfully,+that+it+was+they+who+defeated+and+drove+away+our+people+there+last+year%22&dq=A+year+later,+Captain+Coen+was+still+harping+on+the+same+theme:+%22The+slaves+of+the+Portuguese+at+Macao+served+them+so+well+and+faithfully,+that+it+was+they+who+defeated+and+drove+away+our+people+there+last+year%22&hl=en&ei=mPu6Tp3hA4LX0QGzl_XeCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA. Retrieved 4th of November, 2011. "A year later, Captain Coen was still harping on the same theme: "The slaves of the Portuguese at Macao served them so well and faithfully, that it was they who defeated and drove away our people there last year". Captain Coen was"
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| The Venetian Macao | |
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| Address | Cotai Strip |
| Opening date | 28 August 2007 |
| No. of rooms | 3,000 |
| Total gaming space | 550,000 sq ft (51,000 m2) |
| Signature attractions | CotaiArena |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Las Vegas Sands |
| Website | Venetian Macao |
The Venetian Macao is a hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. The Venetian is a 40-story, $2.4 billion anchor for the 7 hotels on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 10,500,000-square-foot (980,000 m2) Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort – The Venetian in Las Vegas – and is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, The sixth-largest building in the world by area and the largest casino in the world. It is also home to the second largest Venice in the world, the first being the city of Venice, Italy and the third being The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Venetian also boasts the largest number of Filipino gondoleers in the world.[1][2][3]
The main hotel tower was finished in July 2007 and the resort officially opened on 28 August 2007.[4] The resort has 3000 suites, 1,200,000 sq ft (110,000 m2) of convention space, 1,600,000 sq ft (150,000 m2) of retail, 550,000 square feet (51,000 m2) of casino space – with 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables and a 15,000 seat CotaiArena for entertainment and sports events.
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Casino[link]
The casino measures 550,000 sq ft (51,000 m2). It is further divided into 4 themed gaming areas namely Golden Fish, Imperial House, Red Dragon and Phoenix. The casino consists of over 3400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables.
The hotel offers a club named Paiza Club that caters to premium guests. The club comes with its own entrance, lobby, reception, and guest lifts to the rooms. The gaming area of the Paiza Club is divided into individual private gaming rooms each named for notable Asian cities such as Yunnan, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The guests of the club have exclusive access to the club dining outlet, the Paiza Club Dining & Lounge, which is open 24 hours a day.
Accommodation[link]
The hotel tower offers 3000 suites. The accommodation floors starts from level 7 up to level 38. These floors are served by guest lifts.
Paiza suite:
- This category reserved to premium guests. The largest is the Presidente. It is a 12 bay-suite with 4 bedrooms.
Entertainment[link]
Further information: CotaiArena
The CotaiArena (formerly known as the Venetian Arena) is an indoor arena, opened in 2007 with a seating capacity of 15,000. It hosts sporting events such as basketball, tennis and boxing, aw well as concerts and international televised awards shows.
Zaia[link]
Zaia, a show by the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil, is performed regularly in a custom-built theater at the Venetian Macao. The 90-minute production with a cast of 75 circus artists premiered on 27 August 2008 and is directed by Neilson Vignola and Gilles Maheu.[5] The show's theme is a young girl's perception of the stars and planets, space and infinity, populated by otherworldly creatures. The theater housing the performance can seat 1,800 spectators during a single show.[6]
Sands China and Cirque du Soleil announced on 7 February 2012 that ZAİA, the stage production which has impressed its crowds since opening in August 2008, will be performed for the final time on February 19, 2012. The two companies said that ZAİA had opened the door for a new era of entertainment in Macau. Sands China said that the company was expanding its entertainment offering, which included a redesigned multi-purpose theatre at Venetian Macao, and new entertainment options at Sands Cotai Central, hoping to usher in a new era of entertainment in the city. "In view of the market trend and customer demand," Sands said, "the company will again be investing to redesign the theatre to open up a new world of exciting entertainment."[7]
Controversies[link]
On 12 November 2008, the gates were locked to the construction labour force from a variety of Asian countries as projects were suspended. Hsin Chong, the project manager for the Venetian, laid off approximately 400 staff. As many workers had been there for less than two years, no severance was due. The next day, Sands' president for Asia announced that up to 11,000 workers would be losing their jobs as the company was halting building projects in Macao.[8]
In 2010 the Chinese press reported that as part of a "sex-trade crackdown" authorities had found more than 100 prostitutes inside the casino.[9]
In early 2011 the United States Department of Justice and the Securities Exchange Commission initiated an investigation into the Las Vegas Sands Corporation with respect to the compliance of its Macao properties with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.[9]
See also[link]
- Gambling in Macau
- Macau gaming law
- Cotai Jet – owned by The Venetian Macao, operating high speed Catamaran ferry services between Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong
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