Casinos

Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?

Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.

Genting Singapore H1 profit falls 33.5% to $156.1 million despite stable revenue

Genting Singapore’s non-gaming revenue has been supported by refreshed attractions, hospitality and experiential offerings.

Opening of first UAE casino expected in September 2027: Wynn CEO

Wynn, a US company, operates casinos in Las Vegas and Boston as well as in Macau (above), a Chinese territory near Hong Kong.

MBS profit falls 10.3% to $890 million in Q2, remains bright spot for Las Vegas Sands

Casino revenue was down 4.1 per cent at US$1 billion in Q2 FY2026, from US$1.1 billion in the year-ago period.

Vegas tourism hit, online rivals put Caesars and MGM in play

A new generation of prediction-market rivals have put pressure on the traditional online operators and their stock prices.

Private car drivers to pay RM5 road charge to enter Genting Highlands, starting May 28

Vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands will be charged a toll fee at two main entry points from May 28.

Marina Bay Sands posts strong Q1 earnings, but a bit of bad luck holds back profits

MBS’ earnings could have been about US$6 million higher if win rates at its high-stakes baccarat tables had come in at expected levels.

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.

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