Who said that first-time casino players would have beginner's luck? In less than 15 minutes, I had lost all of my chips. Finally facing reality, I realized that I didn't have any good luck, and it's better to stay grounded.
Taipa（氹仔）, an island in Macao, is home to several resort casinos. Whether I was in fancy hotels or walking around the streets at night, I strongly sensed that the image of happiness and fun was concealing the true situation. In this place, a small minority became wealthy overnight, while the majority lost both money and hope. This city, a blend of dreams and nightmares, amazed me so much.