Macau and the Triads.

Macau triads and high crime rate is one of the biggest problems that the Macau government has to face.
With the growth of casino industry, business so-called “bate-ficha” is developed and it is usually run by different Macau triad societies.

“Bate-ficha” business simply means the rolling or exchanging of gambling chips between the customers (gamblers) and the “bate-ficha” guys (dapma-chai) or chip rollers.
Triad involvements in Macau casinos impose a quite serious social impact to the local area. It has also attracted the attentions of Chinese Macau triad gangsters whose deadly battles over the fortunes to be made from racketeering and extortion in the territory are a continuing problem.
As different Macau triads always try to compete for 'controlled territory' in the casinos, disputes between societies occur from time to time. And this is usually settled in illegal or violent ways.
Even worse, Macau triads societies have grown so powerful in the city that there was a trend that people tried to seek help or to settle disputes from these societies rather than from the Police forces.
Although the Macau triad situation has got better since the handover, the problem is still enrooted in the local area.

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Macau Macao Vs. Las Vegas

I hate to say it but I believe that Macau is beginning to surpass Las Vegas as the world's "Sin City."

With a gang like the Triads out numbering the police force in Macau and Prostitution at an all time high in the city, it is no surprise that Macau is beginning to surpass Las Vegas as the "Sin City." However, Macau is still a very safe and fun place to visit. There are many HUGE Casinos, many of which are the same ones from Vegas popping up all over in Macau.

My advice when visiting Macau is sticking to the tourist sides of town. Many of the locals are not crazy about foreigners. This applies espically to the nightlife in Macau. Many of the clubs are not foreigner friendly. I suggest sticking with the casinos. But if your feeling brave hit up BAX Disco near the water and DD Disco near downtown. BAX is mostly foreigners: Portugese, Russian and French. DD Disco is an awesome underground place to hang out. However, around 2am the first room in the place (where the band is) begins to get crowded with prostitutes. They like to overcrowd the first room of DD but just act like a regular and walk past security to get back to the back room where the party is really happening. In the back room of DD it is mostly prostitute free and everyone is really friendly (and drunk.) You'll have a blast!

Tour Macau and have fun!

Macau Macao Asia Gambling

Macau (Macao) is a city with two faces: the fortresses, churches and food of former colonial masters Portugal speak to a uniquely European style on the China coast. Macau is also known as the Las Vegas of the East. The last four years have seen once-sleepy little Macau booming with their economy and gambling.
Today's Macau woos commerce and tourism like never before, taking a tradition of gambling and shows to new levels. While the mega-casinos means there's plenty of places to try your hand with Luck, many of Macau's (Macao) pleasures are relaxing, architectural and atmospheric.

Macau Macao Asia History

Macau can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC), when the region now called Macau came under the jurisdiction of Panyu County. The first known inhabitants of Macau (Macao) were people from Asia seeking refuge in Macau from invading Mongolians, during the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD), fishermen came to Macau from various parts of Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Macau did not however become a major settlement until the Portuguese came in the 16th century. In the year 1535, the Portuguese received the right to anchor their ships in Macau 's harbours. The Portuguese also received the right to carry out trading activities with Macau. However, they were not allowed to stay onshore. Between 1552 and 1553, the Portuguese received temporary permission to build small storage sheds on land. They later built some stone-houses around the area of Nam Van. However it wasn't until 1557 that the Portuguese establish a permanent settlement in Macau.

Macau Macao Asia First

I'd like to share some of my knowledge about the thriving city of Macau also known as Macao, in South East Asia. Macau is located on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory has thriving industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, and an enormous tourist industry that boasts a wide range of hotels, resorts, stadiums, restaurants and casinos. Macau is one of the fastest growing cities in the world right now. Macau is known as the Las Vegas of Asia and Macau is slowly becoming larger then Las Vegas!