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there was plenty of gambling in Macau even before Wynn and Sands showed up, and poker was not even remotely popular then at the time. how do you expect to teach poker to a baccarat player who didn't even play five card draw as a kid? they would offer real money mah jong first way before even trying to spread any serious hold em or stud.

poker's revenue market share in Nevada at the end of 2006 was approximately 1.3% compared to slots and all other table games. the potential for the same in asia is proportionally microscopic. what's to get excited about?