My travels have
certainly taken me to some wild and wonderful places, but one of my most
enjoyable trips has to be my excursion to Macau. This dazzling Chinese enclave
has certainly attracted a lot of global attention thanks to its booming
gambling industry, and whilst I previously took a look at some of Macau’s alternative offerings, it’s hard to deny the sheer vitality of
Macau’s casino culture.
So I’ve been
checking upon on the latest developments in Macau’s casino scene to see how
it’s adapting to increased competition from digital casinos providing
alternative gambling options like online lotto, as well as some of its more
garish entertainment offerings!
Despite the
economic slowdown a few years ago, it still seems like Macau is a construction
site that’s constantly adding some seriously spectacular casino resorts that
are all outdoing each other in architectural extravagance.
A quick look at
the skyline of the Cotai Strip reveals a glimmering selection of skyscrapers that are jostling for
position in providing the most dazzling gambling experience. My favourite
building has to be the immense Studio City Macau which forms a massive arc of
towering skyscrapers - perfect for grabbing a good selfie in front of!
But there’s so
many other architectural gems to enjoy when wandering the streets of Macau,
from the futuristic designs of the MGM Cotai, to the gaudy old-world charms of
the Grand Lisboa Palace - and definitely don’t miss the mini Eiffel Tower at
the Parisian Macau!
What’s clear from
these new casino resorts is that they’re fighting a tough battle to stave off
the intense competition from online competitors like Coral who have a lottery offering that can be played just about anywhere
from a smartphone which is seriously hard to beat for sheer convenience.
And it’s not just
the gambling options that Macau is upgrading in its bid to retain its position
as the number one global casino destination, as resorts like Broadway Macau
have endeavoured to deliver a family-friendly holiday experience with
carnivals, live music shows and special culinary extravaganzas that give you
just one more chance to experience the delights of Macau street food!
In addition to
this is the fascinating news that there’s expected to be a Hollywood-style movie theme park built in the enclave in 2018, which
suggests that despite the innovations in online lotto gaming, Macau is finding
some pretty interesting ways to make new revenues!
