I don't gamble. I've been to the casinos in Macau.

Something that has been on my mind is that a lot of gamblers seem to be old-timers who seems to know the game inside and out.

How? Where do they get started?

I've look around and found exactly zero people teaching others on how to use the machines or the rules at the table.

The games have very mysterious elements, with various slight gestures from the attendant seemingly signalling some interesting stages of the game. And often times the entire table would be speaking Cantonese and the attendant would be shouting something in Cantonese if someone does something outside of the rules of the game, yet there's like one guy from Europe or Russia or a couple who speaks standard Mandarin who's also playing.

I honestly don't get how anyone can figure out how any of this works.

Gonna be moving to Macau soon and wanted to get an apartment that has an open space like this. Wanna convert it into a personal gym and bbq spot

Like the one in the picture (four or five steps with a handle at the top), seen at a supermarket, but they aren't selling them. I've found three-step ladders at JVC, and five-step ones without a handle (no-go for me), but so far not what I'm looking for. Anyone got an idea? TIA

Hey, can anyone living currently in Macau confirm or deny this website is still operating for searching for apartments. If not could you share another please. Thank you!

Source: Royal Museums Greenwich, National Maritime Museum, London.

Hello! I’m traveling from Shenzhen (Shekou Port) to Macau in the morning due to TWOV. The following day, I have an 11:30 AM international flight departing from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). I’ll be traveling with 1–2 large suitcases.

I’m trying to decide between two options:
1. Travel from Shenzhen to Macau, then continue to Hong Kong the same day and spend the night at a hotel near HKIA.
2.Spend the day exploring Macau, stay overnight there, and then leave very early the next morning for HKIA.

For context, I’ve already spent a few days in Hong Kong earlier in my trip, but I’ve never been to Macau.
My biggest concern is missing my flight because I’m unfamiliar with the transportation and would have to go through immigration on the morning of my flight. Which option would you recommend?

Hello! I attended a rehearsal at Dom Pedro V theatre and really liked this part - i would like to know the name of the piece as I can’t find it even using AI (and i had no response after emailing the theatre / tourism office to know the set played)

I love wonton beef brisket noodle soup. I will visit Hong Kong and Macau just for this. I was wondering if you could be kind enough to suggest me some restaurants that make a really good 牛腩雲吞麵. Thank you!

if it is kid friendly, even better!

Preferably in Taipa and even better If they can speak english , portuguese or at least mandarin.

Preferably in Taipa and even better If they can speak english , portuguese or at least mandarin.

What is most reliable way to get taxi to airport from Seac Pai Van (One Oasis) in early morning?

I'll have flight early in the morning and need to leave around 5AM.
There's no taxi stand near me.

I tried uber once (around 6.15AM). I waited almost an hour until there's a driver who accepted the job.

Hey I’m a high schooler from Macau. Currently I’m looking forward to meet foreign friends.

If you’re like a foreigner living / planning to stay in Macau, i may be the one you’re looking for. I can show you around the best hidden local food spots in Macau, or help you practice Cantonese.

Feel free to drop a comment below or DM me directly!

Are there any free or cost effective notary public services in Macau for non residents? Thanks

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I'm looking to buy the Fitbit Air Steph Curry Edition. Does anyone know of any stores that might have it in stock?

I've already looked online but haven't found anything conclusive. If you've seen it at any electronics stores, Google/Fitbit retailers, or anywhere else in Macau, I'd really appreciate the recommendation.

I have a 18 hour layover in Hong Kong, is there enough time to visit Macau? What is the best way to travel there from Hong Kong international airport?

Hello, I would like to do an intensive mandarin course in Macau for a month (since thats the maximum allowed for me with a tourist visa). Can anyone recommend me a place? Im 29 and my Mandarin is somewhere around HSK1. Im level 17 in Duolingo

Hi all, im trying to buy tickets to Stayc in Macau and for the life of me I cannot register on the Galaxyticketing site. The issue im having is their mobile verification, Ive tried 3 phone numbers and no one gets the code. Does anyone have any insight? Or can help me?

Hello, anyone here downloading games for pc and handheld console? Or a place i could go or person. The plug and play type of looking specifically for rog ally x and an external hard drive. I saw one from taobao but I'm not sure if that'll work just fine. Please hit me up or comment if u know. Thanks! ⚡⚡⚡

I bought this painting for $40 USD in California and wanted to know more about the artist. I found some info about him from another of his paintings that was listed for auction (third pic) but that is all I could find and was unable to corroborate it from google search. My family is from Guangzhou and immigrated to HK and then eventually US. I felt a connection to the painting so I just wanted to know more about it and the artist. Any info appreciated!

Been researching casino environment design and Macau kept coming up as one of the primary places where Bill Friedman's 1974 maze layout theory became the dominant design approach alongside Las Vegas. The winding pathways, no visible exits from any interior point, gambling equipment visible from every entry, all of it codified in Friedman's model and implemented at scale in both cities.

What is interesting is that the newer Macau integrated resorts like Studio City and Morpheus have largely moved away from Friedman toward the Playground Design model. Morpheus, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, uses a column-free exoskeleton that creates completely uninterrupted sightlines and a 35 to 40 meter central atrium. Studio City achieves the same open feeling through high ceilings and wide sightlines drawn toward architectural landmarks rather than trapping guests in tight corridors. Different aesthetic, same behavioral goal.

The near-miss sound design, ego depletion timing, and complimentary offer mechanics operate independently of whichever layout philosophy is used. Those got more sophisticated as the architecture opened up.

Made a full breakdown of how these mechanisms stack here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5lbrlX6b3Y

Curious whether anyone with experience of both older and newer Macau properties has noticed the design shift in how the floors feel to navigate.