Step into the glamour of Macau's legendary casino floors — without leaving your living room in Manila, Cebu, or Davao. Dreams of Macao at 718pub brings you authentic live dealer baccarat, dragon tiger, roulette, and more, streamed in HD with real croupiers and real-time action.
Studio-quality streams, 24/7
Minimum table bet
Live table variants available
Average RTP on baccarat
About the Game Category
The Macau casino experience, reimagined for Filipino players at 718pub.
Macau — the Las Vegas of Asia — has long been the gold standard of casino culture across the region. The glittering baccarat rooms, the red velvet tables, the hushed tension as the cards are turned: it's a world Filipino high-rollers have always admired. Now, 718pub's Dreams of Macao brings that same energy directly to your screen.
Dreams of Macao is a curated live casino category within the 718pub platform that focuses on Macau-inspired live dealer games. Think classic Punto Banco baccarat, Dragon Tiger, Sic Bo, and live roulette — all hosted by professional croupiers in studios designed to evoke the aesthetic of Macau's most iconic gaming halls. The red-and-gold colour palette, the elegant card shuffles, the multi-camera angles — every detail is built to transport you there.
What makes it special for Filipino players specifically? Two things: accessibility and payment convenience. You don't need to fly to Macau or book into a resort. You can join a baccarat table from your apartment in Quezon City on a Tuesday afternoon, deposit via GCash in under two minutes, and be playing live against a real dealer within moments. That's the promise of 718pub Dreams of Macao.
The games are streamed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — which means whether you prefer early-morning sessions or late-night grinding after a long day, there's always a live table open and waiting. Betting limits are designed to accommodate both casual players (tables starting from as low as ₱50 per hand) and serious high-rollers who want to push the stakes on VIP baccarat tables.
HD-streamed studios modelled on Macau casino aesthetics — real tables, real croupiers, real card shuffles. Not a random number generator in sight.
Dreams of Macao tables run 24/7 at 718pub. No closing time, no waiting for a seat — multiple simultaneous tables mean you're never locked out.
The 718pub live casino interface is fully optimised for mobile. Play baccarat on your commute in Makati or during merienda in Cebu — smooth on any device.
Top up your 718pub account via GCash, Maya, BPI, BDO, or Coins.ph. Fast, familiar, and fee-free for most transactions — no crypto wallets required unless you prefer it.
Game Selection
Twelve-plus live table variants, each designed to replicate the feel of Macau's finest gaming halls — available at 718pub around the clock.
Beginner's Guide
New to live dealer baccarat or dragon tiger? Here's everything you need to get started at 718pub in a few simple steps.
Head to 718pub Login and sign in. If you haven't registered yet, the process takes under two minutes — just a valid email, a password, and you're in.
Go to the cashier and choose your preferred payment method. GCash and Maya deposits are typically credited instantly, so you won't be kept waiting before your first hand.
From the 718pub lobby, select the Dreams of Macao category. You'll see all available live tables with current player counts and betting limits displayed for each table.
Click on any open table, wait for the current round to finish if needed, then place your chips on the betting area before the timer runs out. The live croupier handles everything else.
When you're ready to cash out, go to the 718pub cashier, select GCash or Maya, and submit your withdrawal request. Most payouts arrive within minutes.
| Bet Type | Payout | House Edge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banker | 1:1 (minus 5% commission) | 1.06% | Statistically the best bet |
| Player | 1:1 | 1.24% | Second-best option |
| Tie | 8:1 | 14.36% | High risk, avoid regularly |
| Banker Pair | 11:1 | 10.36% | Side bet, optional |
| Player Pair | 11:1 | 10.36% | Side bet, optional |
| Super 6 | 12:1 | Varies | Special variant only |
Card Values in Baccarat
Cards 2–9 count at face value.
Aces count as 1. Tens and face cards (J, Q, K) count as 0.
The hand value is the last digit of the total (e.g., 7 + 6 = 13, hand value = 3).
Closest to 9 wins. A "natural" is 8 or 9 on the first two cards — no more cards are drawn.
Playing Smart
Baccarat is a game of chance, but knowing the basics helps you play longer and smarter. Here's honest, practical advice — not miracle systems.
The Banker bet wins slightly more often than Player statistically — that's why the casino takes a 5% commission on Banker wins. Over long sessions, consistently betting Banker tends to stretch your bankroll further at 718pub.
Decide your maximum loss limit before you sit down — whether it's ₱500 or ₱5,000 — and stick to it. 718pub's responsible gaming tools let you set deposit and session limits directly from your account settings.
The Tie bet pays 8:1 and looks tempting, but the house edge on it sits at over 14%. The occasional big win doesn't offset how rarely it lands. Most seasoned baccarat players treat Tie bets as entertainment money only.
Martingale-style doubling strategies can drain your bankroll fast on a losing streak. Flat betting — wagering the same amount every round — is a lower-risk approach that keeps you in the game longer at 718pub's live tables.
Live dealer games can be immersive — in a good way, but also in a way that makes time fly. Set a real-world timer for your sessions. Standing up and taking breaks keeps your decision-making fresh and your emotions in check.
Make sure your 718pub account KYC verification is complete before you hit a big win. Verified accounts process withdrawals faster and with higher daily limits — so you're not kept waiting when it counts most.
Cultural Connection
There's a long, deep cultural thread connecting the Philippines and the broader Chinese-influenced gaming tradition that Macau represents. Filipino-Chinese communities across Manila, Cebu, and Davao have been playing card games rooted in the same traditions as baccarat and dragon tiger for generations — in family settings, at local clubs, and eventually at Philippine casinos like those regulated under PAGCOR.
Baccarat in particular is the most-played casino table game in the Philippines. Walk through any physical casino in Makati or Pasay and the live baccarat tables are always the busiest. Filipino players understand the game instinctively — the rhythm, the card reveal, the superstitions around "squeezing" the cards. Dreams of Macao at 718pub honours that culture while making it accessible online.
The 718pub platform also adapts to local habits: you can top up and cash out via the same GCash wallet you use for everything else in daily life. Customer support operates in both English and Filipino, so if you have a question about a bet you placed or a withdrawal that's taking a little longer than expected, you'll get a real answer in language that makes sense to you.
Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga — wherever you are in the Philippines, 718pub's Dreams of Macao tables are available on any device with a stable mobile data or WiFi connection.
Our live chat support team includes Filipino-fluent agents who understand both English and Tagalog. Questions about game rules, deposits, or withdrawals get answered in the language you're most comfortable with.
718pub displays all balances, bets, and payouts in PHP. No mental currency conversion required — what you see at the table is exactly what lands in your account when you win.
Dreams of Macao and all live casino games at 718pub are entertainment products for adults aged 21 and above, in line with PAGCOR regulations. Live dealer games are fast-paced and immersive — which makes it especially important to set clear limits before each session.
If gambling is starting to feel like a necessity rather than entertainment, please use 718pub's self-exclusion and deposit limit tools, or visit our Responsible Gaming page for support resources available in the Philippines.
PAGCOR Minimum Age Requirement