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Genting Singapore sees 33% fall in 2025 net profit amid asset enhancement works at RWS

Genting Singapore said total revenue in 2025 was affected because it made less money from gaming, as it did not win as much from players as before.

Could the next big gambling destination be in the Gulf?

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is stepping up its tourism drive beyond beachfront hotels (above) and wading into the lucrative world of gambling.

Las Vegas sees sharp visitor drop as leisure spending wanes

Las Vegas drew about 3.1 million fewer visitors in 2025, a 7.5 per cent drop – its sharpest decline outside the pandemic since record-keeping began in 1970.

Marina Bay Sands Q4 earnings cross $1 billion to set new record

MBS’ adjusted earnings soared 50.1 per cent to US$806 million – or $1.02 billion – for the three months ended Dec 31.

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Turning one-off visitors into repeat guests: Resorts World Sentosa’s CEO on reinventing its appeal

Lee Shi Ruh, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa.

Credit: RWS

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Border casinos caught in Thailand-Cambodia crossfire

The photo, taken on Dec 13, 2025, shows damage to a casino caused by Thai strikes in Pursat Province, amid clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

Thailand strikes building in Cambodia’s border casino hub

Poipet is a major land crossing between the two nations that are engaged in renewed border clashes.

Genting wins coveted NY casino licence as bid to privatise Genting Malaysia fails

The licence will allow Genting to transform its New York slot machines-only facility into a Las Vegas-style US$5.5 billion (S$7 billion) casino resort.

Trio of casinos cleared to open in New York City; one of them belongs to Malaysia’s Genting Group

A member of The New York Gaming Facility Location Board points to a model of a casino during a visit to the Resorts World electronic gambling emporium in Queens on Nov 17.

When gamblers in S'pore get younger and the stakes get higher

Although remote gambling sites are illegal in Singapore, The Straits Times managed to access one without the use of a VPN.

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