Inside Asian Gaming

inside asian gaming January 2017 18 Industry profile PS: I’m always hearing people talk about how terrible 2015/16 were in revenue but they are comparing it with 2014 which was not a normal amount of revenue for any gaming jurisdiction in the world, much less little old Macau. Macau saw the same drop in 2010 and the media along with the government reacted the same way. I think all markets are cyclical. Now that we can see growth in Macau again I believe everyone, including myself, is realizing this. The movement to mass market is great I think. The mass market focus means more entertainment options, more hotels and basically results in a more diversified Macau. A good friend of mine runs a successful family owned business in the fragrance industry based and operated here in Macau. Having Macau incorporated SME companies like this thrive here in Macau and the rest of the world is exactly what Macau needs. The movement away from relying almost exclusively on VIP gaming “I was convinced I would become a Tornado pilot … until I saluted the wrong person at an RAF camp and during my dressing down by the senior staff he let it slip that I was too tall to be a fighter pilot.” social club than a sports club. I recommend anyone to come down and give it a go (check out our facebook page). I’m also a huge fan of the cinema. But I have a big party to plan for next year in Macau … and by big party I mean a wedding! BB: Should keep you busy! As for dining, do you have a favorite restaurant in Macau? PS: Great question, it really depends when you ask me this but if I’m being honest the Copa Steakhouse in Sands is hard to beat. BB: Macau is a fast-moving place. When you have some time off, where do you like to get away to? PS: Macau is small so you can feel a little trapped here sometimes. When I have some time off I like to spend it on a beach somewhere. Thailand is probably my favorite place to switch off. But I’m always keen to find new places. Seeing as Japan looks to be legalizing gaming, I think a trip there soon is definitely required. allows for more focus, investment and promotion of companies and industries such as these. BB: Away from work, what do you like to do in your spare time? PS: I mentioned this but the AFL club is a huge part of Macau life. It’s more of a