New table games in Asia?!?
September 9th, 2010 at 6:02:49 AM
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Wow, this is kind of a place that I can share the informations about NEW games!
Guys, I have a question! Why don't we try our games in Macau!
It could be one of the biggest table game industry.
"They make their more than 90% of the Casino profit from table games."
However, when I went to G2E in Macau, there was only ONE shuffle master people was showing their games.
I don't see anybody else.
I just wonder why...
I 'WISH' all game inventors best!
Guys, I have a question! Why don't we try our games in Macau!
It could be one of the biggest table game industry.
"They make their more than 90% of the Casino profit from table games."
However, when I went to G2E in Macau, there was only ONE shuffle master people was showing their games.
I don't see anybody else.
I just wonder why...
I 'WISH' all game inventors best!
September 9th, 2010 at 6:40:43 AM
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I think it is because Macau players are there to gamble, not for fun. In my opinion, the only thing that has a shot there are baccarat variants.
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September 9th, 2010 at 9:07:30 AM
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Greg,
Casinos in Macau are 80% Baccarat: you would see an ocean of Baccarat tables, with a few blackjack tables, etc.
It's a very hard place to introduce a new game, unless it is a Baccarat variant like EZ Baccarat.
Macau is not a mature gaming market yet, as big as it is now...
Korea was open to new games, and the game Two Cards High got very popular there - after it failed a F.T. in Las Vegas.
Field trialing a new game, Nevada is tough. NV gaming is slow to approve a new game (can take a year). California, Mississippi, Mid-West via Ameristar, etc. are options.
Casinos in Macau are 80% Baccarat: you would see an ocean of Baccarat tables, with a few blackjack tables, etc.
It's a very hard place to introduce a new game, unless it is a Baccarat variant like EZ Baccarat.
Macau is not a mature gaming market yet, as big as it is now...
Korea was open to new games, and the game Two Cards High got very popular there - after it failed a F.T. in Las Vegas.
Field trialing a new game, Nevada is tough. NV gaming is slow to approve a new game (can take a year). California, Mississippi, Mid-West via Ameristar, etc. are options.
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September 9th, 2010 at 11:17:30 PM
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Yes, Dan
It seems like Macau ppl play baccarat only..and it looks like it's just their culture.
I asked a blackjack table in one small casino( actually the casino has more than 150 tables), there was only one blackjack table!
I can see it is really hard to launch a new game in macau, since they just have launched 3 f.t. last 3 years and most of them is baccarat related games.
However, I am sure Macau will be a Mature Market very soon if we understand their culture...
I strongly think this will be our homework for the future of gaming industry.
It seems like Macau ppl play baccarat only..and it looks like it's just their culture.
I asked a blackjack table in one small casino( actually the casino has more than 150 tables), there was only one blackjack table!
I can see it is really hard to launch a new game in macau, since they just have launched 3 f.t. last 3 years and most of them is baccarat related games.
However, I am sure Macau will be a Mature Market very soon if we understand their culture...
I strongly think this will be our homework for the future of gaming industry.
April 13th, 2011 at 7:29:09 AM
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As far as I know.
Not only it is very hard to get a new game in, it is also very hard to get a new game trial.
Not only it is very hard to get a new game in, it is also very hard to get a new game trial.
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
April 13th, 2011 at 7:42:35 AM
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Quote: PaigowdanGreg, Casinos in Macau are 80% Baccarat: you would see an ocean of Baccarat tables, with a few blackjack tables, etc.
If you leave out lottery, slots, and greyhound racing. Baccarat is 94.9% of the 21 table games. It is difficult for many of us to understand how one game can become such a national obsession.
April 13th, 2011 at 8:06:18 AM
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Understanding it is rather easy, I think.
Just look at a Baccarat table here. Almost all you see are Asians. And they are all scribbling notes between each hand.
Maybe it's a stereotype that Asians are exceptional with numbers and math and such, but it can help explain why at an Asain casino, Baccarat is the dominating game.
Now all we gotta do is figure out what the heck they are scribbling, and what they are doing with that information!
On the other hand, why isn't Pai Gow Tiles bigger in Asia?
Just look at a Baccarat table here. Almost all you see are Asians. And they are all scribbling notes between each hand.
Maybe it's a stereotype that Asians are exceptional with numbers and math and such, but it can help explain why at an Asain casino, Baccarat is the dominating game.
Now all we gotta do is figure out what the heck they are scribbling, and what they are doing with that information!
On the other hand, why isn't Pai Gow Tiles bigger in Asia?
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April 13th, 2011 at 8:13:37 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearUnderstanding it is rather easy, I think.
Just look at a Baccarat table here. Almost all you see are Asians. And they are all scribbling notes between each hand.
Maybe it's a stereotype that Asians are exceptional with numbers and math and such, but it can help explain why at an Asain casino, Baccarat is the dominating game.
Most stereotypes have some basis in reality, that is why they become stereotypes. But as to popularity, it comes down to culture I think. Baccarat and Casino War are in a way almost the same game. Card totals are all that counts and no decision making. But Aisans more likely grew up where people talked baccarat and Americans played War as a kid. You will stay with what you are comfortable with.
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April 13th, 2011 at 10:42:13 AM
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I am amazed at the calling station Asians in low limit hold'em games who seemed compelled to apologize for hitting
a one outer on the river. Sayjng " Sorry, just gamble, just gamble
a one outer on the river. Sayjng " Sorry, just gamble, just gamble
June 6th, 2011 at 10:14:37 PM
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I also thought Pontoon (the 21 variety) and Pai Gow Tiles were popular. (80% Bacc. I figured about 60%.)
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June 7th, 2011 at 1:09:27 AM
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Pontoon (the 21 variety) and Pai Gow Tiles are not popular in Macau.
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