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MGM Mirage Invited to Submit Proposal for Singapore Casino
22 April 2005
MGM Mirage reports that it, along with its partner CapitaLand, has been invited by the Singapore government to submit a joint proposal for an integrated resort complex in the Marina Bayfront.
Legislator: Hong Kong Should Allow Casinos22 April 2005
International News Brief: The government should consider allowing the establishment of casinos mixed with hotel and convention facilities to boost Hong Kong's tourism industry, according to a legislator.
New Century Eliminated from Singapore Casino Hopefuls22 April 2005
International News Brief: Singapore has eliminated at least one Hong Kong bidder from the competition to open a casino resort in the city state.
Infotech Firms to Profit from Singapore Casinos21 April 2005
International News Brief: Specialist infotech firms offering niche solutions for casino operators could hit the jackpot once the two integrated resorts come up in Singapore.
Tabcorp Teams Up with Village Roadshow21 April 2005
International News Brief: Tabcorp is expected to team up with Village Roadshow for the next round of proposals for Singapore's two casino and resort projects which could be valued at more than $5 billion.
Analysts: Singapore Casinos Won't Cut Macau Gaming Revenue20 April 2005
International News Brief: Singapore, which lifted its ban on casinos this week, probably won't cut gaming revenue at Macau because the cities are vying for different markets, analysts such as Karen Tang say.
Thailand Won't Legalize Casinos20 April 2005
News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday the government was not ready to think about legalising casinos in Thailand since it had many other problems that needed tackling more urgently.
Asia Bets on Las Vegas-Style Casinos20 April 2005
International News Brief: Several Asian countries are easing restrictions on casinos, taking a bet that Las Vegas-style gambling halls will attract more tourists and create jobs.
MGM Mirage Announces Big Plans for Macau Casinos19 April 2005
MGM Mirage said today the government of Macau has granted a subconcession to a joint venture with business partner Pansy Ho Chiu-king to build a $975 million casino resort in the Chinese province.
Gambling Ring Busted, Couple Held19 April 2005
International News Brief: A Malaysian couple were receiving stakes of up to RM30,000 per day in their illegal betting operation.
Singapore Tourism School to Train Casino Workers19 April 2005
International News Brief: Tourism Academy at Sentosa begins training second year students of the Hospitality and Tourism Diploma course from Temasek Polytechnic to fill the 35,000 jobs that will be created by Singapore’s new casino resorts.
Gambling Beyond Nevada: Casinos OK'd in Singapore19 April 2005
Singapore announced Monday that it would allow construction of a pair of Las Vegas-style casinos, giving two gaming operators a potential for a significant revenue jump by the end of the decade.
Analysts Optimistic About Singapore Casino Prospects19 April 2005
International News Brief: Most analysts and industry watchers are decidedly bullish over the economic prospects and spin-offs an integrated casino resort will bring to Singapore, although social costs are still hard to quantify.
MGM Mirage Granted of Macau Subconcession to Joint Venture19 April 2005
MGM Mirage reports that its joint venture partnership with Pansy Ho Chiu-king has been granted a subconcession which allows the partnership to develop and operate hotel and casino resorts in Macau.
Singapore Sets Up Problem Gambling Framework18 April 2005
International News Brief: The Government will set up a comprehensive national framework to tackle problem gambling in Singapore.
Singapore Paves Way for Las Vegas Firms to Compete for Licenses18 April 2005
Singapore scrapped a four-decade ban on casinos to boost tourism, clearing the way for companies including Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and MGM Mirage to compete for the right to build two entertainment complexes in the city.
Singaporeans Not Surprised By Casino Decision18 April 2005
International News Brief: Most Singaporeans were not surprised by the Government's green light for the integrated resorts-cum-casinos.
Singapore to Allow Two Casino Resorts18 April 2005
International News Brief: Singapore will allow two integrated casino resorts to be built, one at the Marina Bayfront and another on Sentosa, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong revealed in Parliament on Monday.
Official: Singapore Must Tackle Gambling's Social Costs14 April 2005
International News Brief: Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan has said that Singapore must be ready to tackle the social costs if it decides to have a casino.
Thais Visit Cambodian Casinos for New Years13 April 2005
International News Brief: For some Thais, the New Year holidays are an excuse to nip across the Cambodian border for a spot of one of the oldest vices: gambling.
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