Est.: Aug. 28, 2007
Updated: Jan. 22, 2008

Lisboa

Last update: August 22, 2007

If you only have time to visit one casino in Macau, there can be little debate that the Lisboa should be that one casino. Yes, there are nicer western style properties, but if you want to see a traditional Macau-style casino, nothing can compare to the Lisboa.

The Lisboa is divided into two sections, the old and the new, separated by a pedestrian bridge over Lisboa Avenue. Of the two, the Old Lisboa, on the south side of the street is much more interesting. It features various different public casinos, lots of private VIP casinos, a hotel, lots of good restaurants, shopping, and a real sauna/spa, all connected by a bewildering maze of hallways. Plenty of antiques adorn the lobby and hallways, in particular gigantic jade carvings. Plan for at least an hour, should you step into the Lisboa. Be careful not to wander into any VIP casinos, which are not open to the public. The guards can be very rude if you get too close. If you're not sure, if you see signage with the words "VIP" or "Junket", stay away.

One area not to be missed is the shopping area on the bottom floor. There you will find very lovely Chinese girls in titilating outfits walking around in circles. Outside the building the working girls can be rather aggressive, but inside the Lisboa they are more classy, and wait for the man to make the first move, which can be as little as making eye contact. Look for the cafe in that area, where lots more of them wait for their turn on the racetrack. That, I'm afraid, is about all I know about it.

When I was there in August, 2007, the New Lisboa was a huge casino. Work on the hotel building was still under construction. For exciting casino action, I would recommend the New Lisboa, over the quieter and smaller casinos in Old Lisboa. When I was there the New Lisboa had the only craps table in Macau, and I heard was going to launch the first live poker games shortly. All the traditional Macau games are there in abundance.

Quick Facts
Address: Avenida de Lisboa, no. 2-4, Macau
Phone: 853-2857-7766 (hotel)
Fax: 853-2856-7193 (hotel)

Here are some pictures from my stay there. Please note that pictures in the casinos are strictly prohibited throughout Macau.

The Old Lisboa.

This is my brother in front of the Old Lisboa.

Main entrance.

The New Lisboa, on a very hazy day.

This was my room in the Old Lisboa. The bed was very comfortable, and the mini-bar was free!

Another picture of my room.

Grand Lisboa casino.

Link to the official Lisboa web site.