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

CEO Insights

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
Lee Shi Ruh, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa.

Credit: RWS

News analysis

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

Marina Bay Sands sees another record quarter as earnings soar 83% to $965 million

Marina Bay Sands' revenue jumped 56.3 per cent to US$1.44 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
Marina Bay Sands' revenue jumped 56.3 per cent to US$1.44 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

Genting Singapore names new RWS chief operating officer

Mr Si Chen will assist the resort’s CEO in executing strategies, managing and developing its core businesses.
Mr Si Chen will assist the resort’s CEO in executing strategies, managing and developing its core businesses.

Singapore Pools’ 10-cent PayNow fee under scrutiny; surcharges by merchants prohibited, says DPM Gan

The Association of Banks in Singapore is engaging Singapore Pools to address the practice of charging a 10-cent fee for each PayNow transaction.
The Association of Banks in Singapore is engaging Singapore Pools to address the practice of charging a 10-cent fee for each PayNow transaction.

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