SINGAPORE: Genting Singapore said yesterday it will open the first part of its US$4.4 billion (US$1 = RM3.39) casino-resort in the city-state on January 20, beginning with four hotels.
"Resorts World Sentosa is working closely with the authorities to obtain approvalsfor Universal Studios Singapore, which will open next," the company said in a statement.
Genting Singapore, a unit of Malaysia's Genting Bhd (3182), said it will announce the start date for the casino when it receives the licence from Singapore authorities.
Singapore legalised casino gambling in 2005 and said it will allow two casino-resorts to be built as part of ambitious plans to double visitor arrivals to 17 million by 2015.
The city-state's other casino-resort, Las Vegas Sands' US$5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands, is scheduled to begin its phased opening in April, although many analysts doubt if the firm can meet the target date.
Casino operators in Singapore will pay an effective tax of around 12 per cent on net revenue from gamblers, giving them an incentive to draw Asian high rollers away from Macau where the tax is just under 40 per cent.
Genting declined to provide estimated start dates for its Singapore casino or Universal Studios theme park, region's first, although a spokesman said testing and commissioning of the various rides had started in early November.
A spokeswoman for Singapore's Casino Regulatory Authority said Genting made an initial submission for a casino licence in October 2009 and the completed application package was received in December. Singapore casino laws are based on regulations in the US and Australia.
By Reuters
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It's only few days from now that this hotel would open up for business. Many tourist would likely to visit this place and stay.
Hi, i was plan to place a visit by next weekend for my wonderful holiday !!
Nice news.Many tourist may visit these resorts.There will be increased tourist influx.
This is a huge success to the developers of Singapore. This will attract many tourists.
What I like about Singapore is their buildings, they have wonderful structures.
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