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Texas Hold'em OK'd for Macau

Texas Hold'em, the world's most popular form of poker, is to be allowed in Macau casinos, it has been reported.

Chinese authorities announced that casinos at the world's busiest gambling destination will now be able to offer the game, according to the Associated Press.

It was suggested by Casino Gambling Web that the introduction of poker to Macau will ensure it stays at the top of the world gambling tree.

Louis Ng, spokesman for casino SJM, said: "We are confident that Texas Hold'em will become very popular here.

"It is popular in Europe and in the US and there are international Texas Hold'em Poker tournaments every year."

The sport which currently generates the most amount of revenue for Macau is baccarat, which is far more popular than any other casino game in the former Portuguese colony.

In the last James Bond film, Casino Royale, the story was changed to include a game of poker in place of baccarat.