Singapore is making significant progress in its efforts to unify the regulation of its gambling industry. Parliament recently reviewed new legislation aimed at consolidating oversight under a single authority, streamlining governance across all forms of gambling. A Step Toward Industry…
Genting Singapore is set to begin a long-anticipated upgrade of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), with works commencing this year and expected to take two years to complete. First announced in 2019 as part of its agreement to retain duopoly rights…
G2E Asia is officially back for 2022—but not in its traditional home of Macau. Instead, the renowned gaming industry expo is heading to Singapore, where it will be held at Marina Bay Sands from August 24–26. The move comes after…
With tourism steadily recovering, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is launching a major hiring drive to fill over 2,000 vacancies. The Las Vegas Sands-owned integrated resort will host a two-day walk-in recruitment fair on May 30 and 31 — its first…
Genting Berhad has little incentive to divest its Singapore operations, despite speculation about a potential sale. According to analysts at Japanese investment bank Nomura, selling Genting Singapore — the operator of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) — would offer limited long-term…
Singapore’s famed integrated resorts—Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa—were once governed solely by the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA). Established in April 2008, the CRA oversaw casino operations, ensuring integrity, safeguarding against criminal influence, and protecting vulnerable groups, minors, and…
Las Vegas Sands (LVS), through its flagship Marina Bay Sands (MBS) resort, is investing in the future of Singapore’s workforce with a new education initiative. This latest effort reflects LVS’s longstanding commitment to economic development in Singapore, where MBS is…
As COVID-19 restrictions have eased, locals are returning to their favorite forms of betting, significantly boosting revenues across the board. According to the latest financial report from the Tote Board, which ended in March, Singaporeans wagered SGD9.2 billion (US$6.8 billion)…
Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa have long stood as pillars of profitability in the global casino industry. But a new heavyweight is on the horizon—Japan’s first integrated resort, set to open in Osaka in 2029, could soon challenge…
Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has entered a multiyear partnership with Scuderia Ferrari ahead of this year’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled for September. The collaboration includes exclusive events, immersive promotions, and themed experiences designed to thrill fans during race…
Riot Games has come under fire after announcing it will allow top-tier League of Legends and Valorant teams to secure sponsorship deals from sports betting companies. The decision, revealed last week, has sparked criticism from segments of the eSports and…
What began in August with the seizure of SGD1 billion (US$740.4 million) has now ballooned into a much larger operation. Authorities have confiscated over SGD2.4 billion (US$1.75 billion) in cash and assets, as the web of illicit activity stretches further.…