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LVS to dominate in Asia for the next five years
Las Vegas Sands and its Sands China unit are likely to dominate the market in Singapore and Macau for the next five years, according to a report from Bernstein.
Singapore visitor spending loses pace with arrivals
Despite an increase in international arrivals to Singapore, visitor spending dipped 1.3 percent in 19Q2, according to figures from the Singapore Tourism Board. During the...
MBS mass hit by entrance levy hike
The entry fee increase for local Singaporeans is weighing on Marina Bay Sands’ mass market, with some citizens unlikely to renew their annual passes when they expire.
Sands eyes $5b in Asia development projects
Las Vegas Sands has $5 billion in development projects in the pipeline in Asia over the next few years, Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson said.
Of MICE and myths
Japan has made MICE business one of the key pillars of its integrated resort policy, though it’s unlikely to topple Singapore as the regional leader.
Former MBS gambler sues casino for $6.6 million
A former Chinese gambler at Marina Bay Sands is suing the casino for allegedly transferring funds from his casino deposit accounts without his authorization,...
Singapore casino fines hit S$745,000 in FY2018
Fines paid by Singapore’s two casino operators amounted to $$745,000 ($540,000) in the 2018 financial year, with the lion’s share extracted from Genting Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa.
Entry levy hike deters locals
The hike in the casino entrance fee for local Singaporeans is further deterring already declining visitation to the island state’s two integrated resorts by residents, analysts said.
Razer pledges $10m to boost Singapore esports
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has said his company will provide $10 million to help boost esports in Singapore.
LVS secures new loan facility for MBS expansion
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp on Wednesday announced it has secured a new delayed draw term loan facility in aggregate principal amount of...
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