Asian gambling

OK so it finally dawned on me that I better get involved in some gambling while over here. Previously had very unsuccessfully dabbled in the horses, including big losses at the SIA Cup. Time to learn some real Asian style games...



So one fine Singapore evening over a tasty HDB-dinner I was taught the rules of Pai Gow, Chua Die Di, and a great game that would sit tastily alongside Shoot the Pot in a pub scenario. (The faces of the not-so-innocent have been blurred to obscure their guilt).



And then at the weekend I was introduced to Singapore style Mah-Jong. Not only did I have to learn the rules but also the Chinese characters for 1-10 and the winds. I must say I had a good teacher (even though she kept distracting me so I kept missing my 'Pongs'). By the end of the lessons I was $3.40 and even won a game all on my own!

So with success riding smugly it is probably a good job Singapore does not have a casino yet to lose all my winnings in....