Good Morning. Just wait for it. Multi-billion dollar investment commitments by gaming operators Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore are expected to bring new and unique attractions to Singapore, according to industry expert Christopher Khoo, managing director at MasterConsult Services. The investments are anticipated to further strengthen the positions of Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa in the gaming and tourism industries. Meanwhile, Macau’s Judiciary Police seized 1,924 money changers between January and May 2023, many of whom have been banned from entering local casinos.
What you need to know
- LVS and Genting’s multi-billion investments could bring “sufficiently different and outstanding” attractions to Singapore: expert.
- China cracks down on illicit money exchanges, seizing 1,924 in Macau, part of nationwide enforcement with Guangdong and Zhuhai actions.
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- Cambodia grapples with illegal online gambling boom.
- Philippines Department of Justice vows fair in illegal POGO cases.
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Industry expert Christopher Khoo, managing director at MasterConsult Services, expects the multi-billion dollar investment commitments from Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore to bring innovative and distinctive new attractions to Singapore. The two operators have pledged a combined $6.65 billion to expand their non-gaming and tourism facilities, extending their duopoly in the market until 2030. According to Khoo, these forthcoming attractions will be “sufficiently different and outstanding” given the significant price tag associated with the projects.
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