Business
February 21, 2022
Genting Singapore Advances Planned Resorts World Sentosa Upgrades
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is getting a facelift. Genting Singapore Ltd, its owner, is going to invest almost $298 million in updating a portion of its attractions and revamping three existing hotels. Work will begin next quarter and could continue into 2024. Resorts World Sentosa Growing These improvements are essential for a $3.3-billion spending plan […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Singapore Closer to Establishing Single Gambling Regulatory Authority
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Singapore has doubled down on its plans to introduce a new gambling regulator in the country, with the arrival of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) expected to happen at some point in mid-2022. To this end, two new bills were introduced in parliament for reading today. The country […]
Casino
February 8, 2022
Marina Bay Sands Set to Receive $1B in New Reinvestment Plan
Las Vegas Sands announced the biggest to date reinvestment plan for its Singapore integrated resort Marina Bay Sands as all industry eyes are on the recovery of global tourism. Commitment to Hospitality Experiences The $1 billion reinvestment plan spanning hotel rooms and suites, new food and beverage offerings and other enhancements is the latest display […]
Industry
January 11, 2022
New Singapore Gambling Duties Bill Increases Casino Tax Rates
Singapore’s Parliament has released a new Gambling Duties Bill meant to streamline the country’s gambling regulations. The amendments to the current Casino Control Act were originally discussed in 2019 as part of the Tourism Board’s agreement with operators Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore. The talks targeted the expansion of the operators’ integrated resorts (IR), World Sentosa, […]
Legal
January 4, 2022
Man Trying to Dupe Casino in Singapore Might Get Canning as Sentence
If you have been canned in most English-speaking countries, it means that you have just been fired from work. In Singapore, it could mean something completely different as an attempt to extort Marina Bay Sands employees may now end up with literal canning of the guilty party, a 29-year-old man. You Can’t Fool Me Once […]
Sports
December 1, 2021
Singaporean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operations, Investigate Suspects
Illegal gambling has no place in Singaporean society. This is the stern reminder local police authorities issued to over 50 individuals who were arrested or are being investigated for their association with illegal gambling activities in the country. Authorities conducted a total of three raids between October 29 and November 21, resulting in several arrests […]
Industry
October 14, 2021
Singapore Slows Plans to Integrate Gaming Regulations Due to COVID-19
Singapore has been working on plans to bring together its different regulatory gaming frameworks under one roof, but the task is proving to be more challenging than expected. Currently, casino operators follow one regulator, while remote gaming operators are directed by another. Having unified regulatory oversight would simplify the industry, but COVID-19 is making it […]
Casino
July 22, 2021
Marina Bay Sands Halts Casino Operations in Singapore
As close as the world was to defeating COVID-19, the virus has proven to be more resilient than anticipated. Despite global vaccinations now being administered, there are pockets of outbreaks occurring that are causing stress levels everywhere to increase once again. The casino industry doesn’t want to have to suffer through another pandemic – nor […]
Industry
July 19, 2021
LVS Executive and Gaming Industry Icon Andrew MacDonald Retires
A senior executive of Las Vegas Sands based in Singapore retired and left the company, Inside Asian Gaming media reports. Marking the End of an Illustrious Career Andrew MacDonald, corporate senior vice president, and chief casino officer at the Las Vegas gaming giant and its global subsidiaries, is already on leave until his official end […]
Legal
July 13, 2021
Singapore Starts Consultation for Proposed Gambling Law Reform
Gambling laws in Singapore are about to get tougher, as Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said it would seek public input to steer a more comprehensive regulatory framework on the country’s gambling industry. The ministry is responding to a now tangible overlap between online gambling and gaming, with the terms often used interchangeably by the […]